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Category Archives: My Writing Journey
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
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 standard letter thatContinue reading “The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received Came From a Rejection Letter”
My Writing Breakdown This Week: Day-by-Day
This week, I reminded myself that I can always fit writing time into my schedule – I just need to look for opportunities as they present themselves. I have also been making an effort to recognize my small successes, as I have a tendency to not recognize gradual improvements when I am focused on biggerContinue reading “My Writing Breakdown This Week: Day-by-Day”
Gaining Experience Writing for Organizations
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I recently began seeking opportunities to expand my writing portfolio. The theme of this blog is “Living a Life of Writing,” a phrase which summarizes my goal of spending more time focused on my writing. One way I hope to achieve this goal is to eventually transition intoContinue reading “Gaining Experience Writing for Organizations”
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