Reading and Writing: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Reading and Writing…to be an author, you need exceptional skills with both of these two activities. Many writers are so busy, they don’t take time to read. This, my friends, is a huge mistake. Some...
View ArticleAn Update on Tales from Niflheim #3, a New Novella, and Writing Challenges!
No fancy picture for today, guys. Just my thoughts on the empty page. I’ve been somewhat under the weather the last few days and I’m feeling particularly “chill” for the moment. I’ve been thinking a...
View ArticlePutting the FUN Back Into the Writing
As I’m writing this, I’m sitting in bed with my net book and relaxing while I blog. After working an 11 hour day yesterday, doing almost all the laundry in the house, sending off a manuscript to a...
View Article5 Everyday Health Tips for Writers
What speaks of great health better than a bouquet of GORGEOUS flowers? Thanks, Savannah and Jon for these beautiful blossoms! On this gorgeous, springy day, I’m thinking a lot about health. Many...
View ArticleFinding Inspiration in Unlikely Places
When I was a little girl, everything around me became a potential story-source. I viewed the world in a wholly unspoiled lens of imagination. Throughout each day, I would prattle on and on to myself,...
View ArticleStaying Close to Nature When Writing Indoors
Ahhh….nature. So calming. So good for us. The problem is, most writers spend much of their time inside, away from nature. I find much of my story inspiration during my hikes in the woods or my walks...
View ArticleWhat To Do When Things Aren’t Working
I’ve debated writing this post for a long time. You might have noticed, but my blog has been a little quiet of late. Part of that is due to increased work in my day-jobs as a freelance contractor for...
View ArticleClean New Look and Geeky Ramblings
So, I’ve decided that my old theme was a tad bit busy, so I spent some of today giving Unearthing Words a fresh, clean look! I’ve really been drawn towards the single side-bar look of late and have...
View ArticleUsing Wattpad as a Space to “Try Out” Stories?
I’ve been really curious about something for a long time. How fun would it be to use Wattpad to “try out” a new story idea? Though I’m still hard at work on TFN3 (don’t worry, folks), I’ve had a new...
View ArticleWhen Manuscripts Give You Endless Troubles
Sorry for my blogging absence (again…). It’s becoming more and more difficult to squeeze blogging into my very busy schedule. Since taking on lots more contract work (thank goodness!!), my free time is...
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