Tag: growth

  • Fight the Self-Doubt and Fear

    Last night I considered how since becoming a mother, I think I may be becoming a better human being … but a more neurotic writer. And I think I know why. See, I’ve found the the truth in the notion that you don’t truly understand fear until you become a parent. At this point, if…

  • Rewrites: 5 Reasons it’s Worth Sticking with them

    Yes, my post is late. Again. And I plead rewrites.  I’ve probably used that excuse at least once, but there it is. I could go for plague, but then you might be a bit surprised if I ever wrote again. Anyway, I am FINALLY nearing the end of an epic round of rewrites. I have…

  • Write YOUR True Story

    Are you writing YOUR story? Now before you castigate me as an idiot, read a bit further. I had the opportunity to read the writing of what was obviously a very novice writer. Now, in terms of craft, there was a lot to be desired. But in terms of energy, excitement, and joyful exuberance? The…

  • Break the Rules, Have Some Fun … and maybe get some terrific writing done, too

    If you’ve been reading, you may know that I’ve been struggling with the last WIP, and then with the new one I started, and it ended up being largely because I was hemming myself in too much with too many self-imposed rules and requirements. This is probably because I’m a bit of a control-freak, and quite…