10 Writing Tips in 5 Days: Day 1 – Start Small, But Dream Big

Tip #1: The Benefit of Baby Steps There is a reason why most of us* crawl before we walk. It’s simply because we’re not ready yet, not strong enough to take our first steps. Crawling gives us a chance to try out our muscles, a safe way to make forward motion without risking too much.Continue reading “10 Writing Tips in 5 Days: Day 1 – Start Small, But Dream Big”

Coming Soon: 10 Writing Tips in 5 Days

This week on my blog I’ll be sharing with you almost everything I know about writing. I’m holding out on a couple of things because I like to pretend to be mysterious and it’s fun having a secret. But I’m not actually very good at keeping secrets and I’m much too clumsy to be mysteriousContinue reading “Coming Soon: 10 Writing Tips in 5 Days”

Is It Written in the Stars? Or Maybe on a Popsicle Stick?

This morning I scrolled through Facebook’s conga line of cupcakes, roses, chocolate-covered strawberries, love letters, and jewelry. My favorite post was from a friend from junior high. She and her husband gave each other the same singing lemur card. ?! Seriously, that is true love. I hope everyone had a nice day today, regardless ofContinue reading “Is It Written in the Stars? Or Maybe on a Popsicle Stick?”