Sometimes you're just in the mood for learning something rather than listening to music.The day I finally figured out how to download a podcast to my phone, I was thrilled to have something to listen to as I mopped rather than my Pandora station. Little did I know how much of a Podcasts junkie I … [Read more...] about Top Podcasts for Bloggers and Writers You Need to Listen To
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Why I Broke Up with My First Bullet Journal
The under-stairs closet in my parents' home has become my storage space for my future home. There awaits one wedding gift I haven't even opened because we don't have the space in our one-bedroom apartment but those Pyrex containers will be so wonderful to use one day! Also in that closet? All the … [Read more...] about Why I Broke Up with My First Bullet Journal
The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill
I could not wait to read Stephanie Morrill's latest release, The Lost Girl of Astor Street. I knew I'd love it because I love Stephanie's other titles (see my reviews of those below!). I was right. The Lost Girl of Astor Street blew me away for so many reasons. The attention to historical … [Read more...] about The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill
How to Craft Killer Dialogue in Your Novel
Once in conversation with a client about an edit I had conducted of her novel, I pointed out that her scenes felt unrealistic because the characters' indulged in too much name-calling. Let me explain: I pointed out that on one page of dialogue, the characters called each other by name every other … [Read more...] about How to Craft Killer Dialogue in Your Novel
the one thing you should do before self-editing
When I finished my first novel, I scrolled all the way to the top of that Word document and started reading it again, launching right into self-editing. That was the way I'd always done it. I would start my writing sessions by rereading what I had written the previous day. I didn't know any better. … [Read more...] about the one thing you should do before self-editing
An Anniversary List: Fun & Failures from My First Year as a Wife
June 11th is my first wedding anniversary. Keep reading for a list of notes and truths I've compiled from my first year as a wife. Then scroll down for a recent favorite list-book of 100 Ways to Love Your Husband (and the companion, 100 Ways to Love Your Wife). 51 Truths from my First Year as a … [Read more...] about An Anniversary List: Fun & Failures from My First Year as a Wife
