We all complain that we don’t have enough time to write. I get it. (My apologies to our dearly beloved, departed Prince for ripping off his song lyric for my title, but he’s understandably on my mind. RIP.) I worked with a trainer for a short time at the gym Barry and I recently joined. She loved having meContinue reading “Ten Seconds? That’s a Mighty Long Time…”
Tag Archives: writing
Why I “Dirty Bulked” My WIP
Yesterday at the gym I was talking with a trainer who said he’d gained 30 pounds by “dirty bulking.” My face must have told him I had no idea what he meant. In case you’re in the same boat, evidently it’s a method where hard gainers put on weight by eating junk food, massive amounts ofContinue reading “Why I “Dirty Bulked” My WIP”
Featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Podcast!
I’m so excited! First of all, I adore podcasts and Chicken Soup for the Soul is now podcasting. Did you know that? I’ve been enjoying them from day one. Imagine my delight, then, when I recently received word that one of my stories will be featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s podcast tomorrow, MarchContinue reading “Featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Podcast!”
When All You Want To Do Is Edit…Wait, That’s Not A Thing?
I’m sure that somewhere away from the page, away from my keyboard, the weather is really just as hot as they claim. I’m sure that ice cream still tastes fantastic, especially chocolate chip mint and caramel swirl (but maybe not together). Undoubtedly vacation will come and I will be pulled from the editing zone by myContinue reading “When All You Want To Do Is Edit…Wait, That’s Not A Thing?”
Creative or Rule Follower?
My first conscious act of creating was in response to my elementary school principal’s command. She gave us a sheet of paper covered in circles and told us to come up with ONLY things that did not exist. I was in the fifth grade. This principal was the strongest woman I knew — she wasContinue reading “Creative or Rule Follower?”
Writing and Little Women
I’m reading Little Women with an online group, and in my excitement I went to dig out my copy only to discover — gasp — that I couldn’t find it. The novel is one of the foundational books of my childhood, of my life. That I couldn’t find a single copy in our house shockedContinue reading “Writing and Little Women”
Life Hack: Of Podcasts and Procrastination — Both Can Be Your Friend
We’ve all done it, haven’t we? Procrastinated, I mean. In the past I’ve felt bad about it. When it comes to writing fiction, I don’t usually procrastinate. I have so much to say that I could pretty much write nonstop. But there are times… Today began with a fun talk with my husband before heContinue reading “Life Hack: Of Podcasts and Procrastination — Both Can Be Your Friend”
Honor Your Process: Know When to Write and When Not to!
Saturday Barry and I spent a luxurious two hours eating breakfast…unheard of for us! We drank two pots of tea, sitting and chatting, and finally we decided it was time to get on with our day. A wonderful benefit to me of Barry becoming a Spalding MFA in Writing student is that he has writingContinue reading “Honor Your Process: Know When to Write and When Not to!”
Shh…I am reading! Lisette’s List
After waiting ALL DAY, while I was on my walk my husband texted to let me know that UPS had been. So I am happy to report that I am now blissfully reading Susan Vreeland’s newest book, Lisette’s List. Shhh…you may not hear anything from me for quite some time. Ah, writing about art. Is thereContinue reading “Shh…I am reading! Lisette’s List”
A Writer’s Retreat…in Changzhou, China!
Until recently my body was in China, my mind in France, and my heart in the United States. Let me explain. I apologize for having been silent for some time. My last post was actually written while in Changzhou, China. Drat these days of having to be so careful when one travels that one can’tContinue reading “A Writer’s Retreat…in Changzhou, China!”
dremadrudge.com 
You must be logged in to post a comment.