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Photo on Visualhunt Most of us can agree that writing is not usually as simple as having an idea and "writing it down." While inspiration does occasionally flow freely, most writers I've talked to believe that producing consistent writing takes determination and a lot of self-reflection. Writing can be tough and feel like a struggle… Continue reading The Five Most Difficult Lessons I’ve Learned About Writing
Photo by Peter Lewicki on Unsplash I used to watch the improv comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? In a segment called "Scenes From a Hat," the host would pull slips of paper from a hat that contained random scenes suggested by the audience. The cast would then improvise these scenes, and of course,… Continue reading Scenes from a Hat: The Stories Around Us
Photo by Eric Rothermel on Unsplash This past week, I have been working to complete several writing tasks while balancing a full-time job, dealing with a broken water heater, and catching up on daily chores after being on vacation for a full week. Needless to say, it has been hectic, but I have managed to stay afloat and… Continue reading Weekend Updates
Photo by Dino Reichmuth on Unsplash My boyfriend and I took a trip to Denver this past week. He was sent here on a work conference, and we decided to stay in town for a few days after the conference ended to turn the trip into a vacation. While he has already flown home since… Continue reading Writing on Vacation
https://unsplash.com/photos/QZBcFvQFmCs Today is my third day of incorporating writing into my work day (in the morning before work, during my lunch break and after work). I wanted to post an update about how this week was going and some of my feedback for trying out this schedule. My day starts at 7:00 AM on Tuesdays,… Continue reading Writing While Working: Updates
Photo by Jubal Kenneth Bernal on Unsplash As a beginning writer ("beginning" in terms of starting to prioritize my writing and learning to practice self-discipline), I have accumulated a pool of resources which have helped - and continue to help - me at various stages of my writing process. This list is a conglomeration of online resources as… Continue reading Resources for Beginning Writers
Photo by Gades Photography on Unsplash One of the things we often talk about in the writing groups I attend is what a typical writing day looks like for each of us. Everyone seems eager to learn about other people's habits and their strategies for getting the most writing done. If there is one common motivating factor I… Continue reading How I’ve Designed My Writing Schedule to Fit My Life
Krista J. Iris Watson 