Writing
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Scribbles on Sunday
I thought it might be fun to review the creative writing pieces I’ve worked on this week. Care to come along with me? Writing with Scrivener I’ve been trying out a variety of software to see which I prefer for my writing. Just basic word processing using Apple “Word”? Even more basic Apple “Notes”? Massively Continue reading
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What did I learn?
With the end of June came the end of the 30-day writing challenge. Now the dust has settled it is time to reflect on what I learned. Lesson 1 – The habit A writing habit is something I need to work at. It doesn’t come effortlessly. It is affected by my mood and, something that Continue reading
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We write microfiction
So, what are you going to do when you have a sudden story idea as you’re walking to catch the bus and head off to “real” work? Well, you hold onto it until you get to the bus stop, whip out your phone and jot it down in a notes app to keep for later. Continue reading
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And so we write
I’m officially halfway through June’s writing challenge. This is a particularly topsy-turvy month for me, and the challenge may have added to the generally unsettled air. It is hard to move on with some aspects of life when most of the rest is stuck. Then again, sitting down each evening to work on the challenge Continue reading
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Retreat
It is Sunday morning and I am currently halfway through a DIY solo writing retreat weekend. What, you may ask yourself, is that? Well, a traditional writing retreat would be a group of writers getting together in a quiet, scenic location to work on a mix of group activities and their own projects, with the Continue reading
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Out of hibernation
I don’t usually feel the desire to hibernate during winter, but this year that’s exactly what I’ve been doing. I stepped away from a lot of my normal activities during December and the first half of January: knitting, writing, exercising have all gone by the board. I’ve mainly been eating and working on my cushion Continue reading
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