Okay so I've recovered from the Thanksgiving holiday and now gearing up for the end of the year. With the winding down, I always reflect on my goals and the progress that I made. I officially made 2011, a year of spaciousness. Ha, much easier said than done for sure but one thing I'm proud of is that I didn't get stressed out about my novel progress or even worse compare myself to other writers --- because we all know that's a losing battle. Considering some of the things I've went through … [Read more...]
Writing Through Sadness
March 8, 2011 Read Comments
I consider myself a naturally bubbly person but in the recent past I stumbled into a deep valley of blues. I was sad for several weeks due to personal circumstances and honestly writing this blog and reading and commenting on your blogs were two things that helped me through this dismal period. So I appreciate that more than you know. Here's the thing: As a writer, it's very hard to create when sadness is heavy in your heart. It was true for me. I didn't write much at all during this time … [Read more...]
Bright and Shiny
February 17, 2011 Read Comments
I've been tempted by a new idea. When this new idea approached me, I didn't tell it about the current relationship with my WIP. Yeah, we've had some good times --- and not so good times. But I know my WIP's quirks and definitely have accepted all the flaws. We're going through a rough patch right now, but I think we can work it out. When the new idea offered, I wrote down its plot and premise. My WIP wouldn't have to know. Now I can't help thinking about this new idea. So hopeful and … [Read more...]
Slow Cookers
February 15, 2011 Read Comments
I'm so NOT a fast writer. This is probably one of the reasons that I'm not a good participant in National Novel Writing Month or sit in amazement at one writer friend who can push out a draft in 30 days --- seriously people, she does it. I know some of you who read the blog consider yourself "slow writers" or may be that's not the right word for it because it isn't like we're writing slow but rather I believe our thinking process is different. Like for me, I really have to have my plot and … [Read more...]
