This year, I am practicing more self-care while focusing on one writing project at a time.
Writing in 2020: Less Multi-Tasking and More Gongs
Category: My Writing Journey
My NaNoWriMo Strategy: How I Plan to Overcome Writing Obstacles Next Month
There are certain obstacles I expect to encounter during my writing journey next month. I am developing a plan to keep myself motivated and set up to succeed.
Preparing for NaNoWriMo: Outlining and Spiritual Growth
Writing a novel in a month is an opportunity for me to improve both my writing process and my everyday life.
Why I am Attempting National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) . . . Again
I encountered roadblocks in my past NaNoWriMo attempt. This year, I am examining issues in my writing process to help me succeed this time around.
A Writing-Less (and Guilt-Free) Vacation
I didn't write on vacation this past week, and that turned out to be a great thing.
Navigating Social Media as a Freelance Writer and Editor
30 years old and technology-averse, I am now navigating social media as a freelance writer and editor.
Change is in the Air: Reflecting on My Writing Path
I am at my happiest when I'm writing, and I am looking to incorporate even more writing into my life in the coming months.
How Turning 30 Has Put My Writing Life into Perspective
My latest birthday has been a reminder that writing is inevitably tied to other aspects of my life, for better or worse.
Writing Goals: Building on What I’ve Already Accomplished
In this post, I discuss setting three goals including 1) Continuing to create content for the organizations I work with now, 2) Identifying more blog-writing opportunities to help expand my portfolio, and 3) Developing a plan for maximizing the potential of Paper Crow Blog.
The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received Came From a Rejection Letter
Photo by Edu Lauton on Unsplash A couple of years ago, I submitted an essay to an online literary magazine. I received a rejection e-mail from the editor a few months afterwards. Although I felt the usual disappointment at the time that my work was passed on, I've later become grateful for this e-mail. Instead of the typical… Continue reading The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received Came From a Rejection Letter
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