Today is my last day of summer, and tomorrow I go back to teaching. Honestly, I'm slightly anxious, and I wish summer could last forever. But then I found this awesome Tolkien quote: "The greatest adventure is what lies ahead." - J.R.R. Tolkien I love it! Everyday is a new opportunity for adventure, relationship, trying cool … Continue reading The last day of summer…
Live loved: Uninvited, by Lysa TerKeurst
When I came back from camping this past Sunday, I had a super cool surprise waiting for me. I received my first Faithbox. I had no idea what I would find inside...so fun! When I opened the box, I was stunned to find the book Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst. It's not even supposed to be released until … Continue reading Live loved: Uninvited, by Lysa TerKeurst
Persistence
This morning I finished A Writer's Guide to Persistence, by Jordan Rosenfeld. I digested it slowly, a chapter a day, over the course of the summer. Not only did the book help motivate me, but it also gave me solid practical wisdom and food for thought. Because of this book, I started exercising again; even … Continue reading Persistence
Repost from Ellen Brock: Top 10 Tips for Staying Motivated to Write [Novel Boot Camp #18]
Thank you, Ellen, for doing this video! Staying motivated to write, edit, and finish your novel can be a major challenge for aspiring writers. In this video I provide my top ten tips for staying motivated to write your novel. Source: Top 10 Tips for Staying Motivated to Write [Novel Boot Camp #18]
a little poem for Max
I just wrote this poem to vent some stress, and to remind myself about what matters most. Sure, it needs editing, but here goes: My thoughts can be so critical of the people around me. My thoughts can be so critical of the insecurity and incompetency in me. But I just want to be, and … Continue reading a little poem for Max
Video #2, Mirror of Sparrows
Some days, you wake up and nothing seems to get done...and after I made this video I realized I filmed it the wrong way...oh well! it was for lack of caffein : )
Dead fish?
I haven't heard the saying "only dead fish go with the flow" in ages - and this week I've seen it several times...It's got my attention! I'm reposting this picture from: Ligature Collective International Typography Group For the love of letterforms www.behance.net/LigatureCollective
Choosing to write
Everyday, I choose whether to dive in and write, or not. There are a million reasons for me not to write today: these include the insanity of daily life, distraction, laziness, incompetence, procrastination, responsibilities, lack of inspiration, a frozen brain, etc. But the truth is, I can always sit down and write, even if … Continue reading Choosing to write
Learning about myself
It's amazing how writing can teach us about ourselves. In an earlier draft of the novel, my protagonist pursued all the wrong people, and my editor called me on it. Why would anyone want to read about someone so naive, illogical and misguided? That was a major eye opener, not just for the story. I … Continue reading Learning about myself
Video #1, Mirror of Sparrows
I experimented with a little video. It is fun to change up the way I post about my writing journey! Hopefully, I can continue to interact with friends, family and supporters in different and fun ways.
Vanessa Fowler 