"It seems like New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken – at least that’s what it feels like for me. Every year I envisioned these grand sweeping dreams and every year those dreams floated away from my reach, bursting like delicate soap bubbles. Lost in the shadow of my grand promises, however, I somehow … Continue reading Happy New Year 2017
Month: December 2016
The Twelve Days of Writing
I thought it was appropriate to republish this fun little piece I originally published in December 2014. After all, tis the season... On the first day of writing, my muse said I need: 12 spiral notebooks Eleven paper clips Ten cups of coffee Nine fat pens Eight sticky notes Seven rough drafts Six … Continue reading The Twelve Days of Writing
Working It Out
Contrary to popular belief, writers actually do (and must) participate in a life outside of our own secluded world – I can’t always be at my desk, but no matter where I go or what task I am currently performing, my mind is constantly in motion, spinning out chunks of dialogue, visualising settings and chasing … Continue reading Working It Out