As a pimply awkward teen, who was a big unabashed fangirl, I loved when authors included playlists of music they listened to when writing. It was a tiny peek into their writing process and into their personal lives–specifically their taste in music. Even now, sometimes when I hear a certain song, it reminds me ofContinue reading “A Curious Playlist”
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Quick Tip: Read Your Writing Out Loud!
If, like me, you are a writer and are editing a piece of writing… please, PLEASE, do yourself (everyone, really) a favour and read your damn writing out loud. This read-through will pinpoint any grammar errors that can be self-corrected by the brain. It smooths out the sound of your writing and helps you findContinue reading “Quick Tip: Read Your Writing Out Loud!”
Escapism
I try to maintain a healthy dose of daydreaming to remain sane. – Florence Welch I am an escape artist. Not in the traditional, Harry Houdini sort of way. I cannot escape from a straightjacket while being held upside down in a tank of water. But I do escape. My straightjacket is reality. Escapism is theContinue reading “Escapism”
On Dog Walking and Creativity
For over two years as I’ve been working on my novel, I’ve also been working as a dog walker. My hours vary depending on how many doggies need walking or cats need caring. Sometimes after a busy day, I just want to fall on the floor and never get up again. But, in general, IContinue reading “On Dog Walking and Creativity”
First draft vs. now
The first lines of my first draft from 2014 The first lines of my most recent draft (2018) Since 2014 Winnie has undergone many changes (age, location, whininess). I’m not sure if this draft is the draft I’ll be submitting or what. But, I’m hopeful it’s getting nearer to that draft. (I’m sorry for howContinue reading “First draft vs. now”
Jenna Goldsmith 