Heights and Depths: A Writing Life

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In the space of a week, I've gone from the heights to the depths. First, the good news. Last Continue Reading

I am in Charge of My Own Writing

As 2013 starts, it is traditional to write down writing goals and I am doing that. But I am also Continue Reading

10 Crazy Things People Say to Writers

Going CRAZY about all the CRAZY things said to writers.

What crazy things do people say when they learn you are a writer? Oh, I have a story that you Continue Reading

What is a Real Writer?

Who is the real writer in the house?

What is a "real writer"? Am I one of those who could be called a "real writer"? I still labor Continue Reading

Writers Must Be Readers

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What comes out depends on what goes in. Garbage in, garbage out. Literature in, literature Continue Reading

Writing in the Midst of Life

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I'm grouchy. I just bought a week's pass at the Medical Center parking deck. My MIL has been sick, Continue Reading

Novel Started, But. . .

I've started my new novel. 443 words! But, life is already intruding. How dare it? Family health Continue Reading

Work Smarter, not Harder

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Over on Happy Accidents, Greg Pincus is talking about the question of "Do you Spend Too Much Time Continue Reading

Snow Days: 3 Tips for Unexpected Days Off

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Arkansas was blanketed with snow yesterday, up to 2 feet in NW-Arkansas, and about 6" (officially) Continue Reading

1000 Competing Ideas & Tasks

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Getting the Writing Done Some days are overwhelming with 1000 tasks and ideas competing for Continue Reading