Writer + Dancer
My Chaos Wall has shifted in size and shape and has gone through several renovations since its initial construction. Until recently, this wall of chaos was actually my only means of order, but unfortunately, the fun has become dysfunctional. … Continue readingFor the Lovers of My Chaos Wall
“Kill your darlings” and “parking lot docs” are phrases used in writing that are not always understood; many people wince with pain and confusion hearing these phrases. However, knowing about the meaning of these phrases could save your writing, as they saved mine. … Continue reading“Kill Your Darlings” and put them in a “Parking Lot Doc”
I’ve recently been doing a lot of editing and revising, and I thought I’d share some insight on what has worked best for me. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 7: Editing & Revising
Even an accomplished writer, or a writer who “is there” still has more they can work on. You can never run out of ideas, intelligence, or imagination; therefore, you can never run out of ways to improve your writing. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 6: So You’re A Writer, Now What?
Part 2 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! In this blog, I cover what self-publishing is, some historical context, and various other aspects of self publishing. … Continue readingTalking About Publishing Some More: Self-Publishing
Last month, I published “The Farewell Letters,” and each of these individual poetic letters addressed portions of my life. But why is this significant to my writing? How do they reflect on my writing process? And how do these “letters” impact my path? … Continue readingProcessing “Farewell”
Something I wished I had when I was a young and aspiring writer was some tips and tricks from other writers. So, I thought it may be helpful to share some advice, tips, and personal expereince. … Continue reading10 Writing Tips
As a writing consultant in my undergrad the focus in our practice was ALWAYS on the writer and their process. Similarly as creative writers, we must always be prepared to changing or altering our writing style so as to benefit our process and our product. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 4: Developing Your Writing Process
Literature actually has a huge influence on how we approach relationships, adversity, and everyday life. So fiction is important, but how? And why do people write fiction? Through fiction, readers can fit their experiences into the storyline like a puzzle and utilize the fiction world to shape and understand their present reality. … Continue readingWorking Together: Writers, Readers, & Fiction
In all honesty, I believe that Writer’s Block is like friend to writers. It’s the (sometimes rude) reminder to stop, breathe, and review. However, sometimes Writer’s Block is inevitable. So regardless of what causes Writer’s Block, or the emotions that are attached to this nemesis, there are a few ways to work through the mess of frustration. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 3: Overcoming Writer’s Block