I was so grateful to stumble upon the website Insecure Writers Support Group. Realizing I wasn't the only insecure writer on earth was such a relief. Somehow, knowing I'm not alone in the sea of insecurity helps rid me of the albatross that at times makes me feel like a fraud, certain that everyone else is… Continue reading “I” is for…
Tag: Blogging From A to Z
“F” is for…
So I couldn't decide to post on forgiveness or faithfulness, because both are critical for me to live a joyful, successful life. Faithful, however, seems to jive with my theme a little better for the A to Zing fun, so Faithful it is. Dictionary.com defines "Faithful" as such: faith·ful /ˈfeɪθfəl/ Show Spelled [feyth-fuhl] Show IPA adjective… Continue reading “F” is for…
“E” is for…
Edit. “I'm writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” ― Shannon Hale That four letter word that I actually enjoy. It's the editing phase that teaches me the most about being a better writer and a better person. It's the refining process… Continue reading “E” is for…
“D” is for…
Delete. One of my favorite keys on my computer? That tiny little delete key. My biggest enemy on my computer? That darn huge delete key! I love the delete key when I type something in error, or when I change my mind on what I've written. Keeping the delete key depressed and watching the words quickly disappear is a… Continue reading “D” is for…
Calm Before the Storm
Since I was at the NCW Writers Conference--which was amazing, by the way--and using every molecule of brain power trying to absorb everything I could, I didn't post my last usual Gratitude Friday and Weekend Quote posts. But rest assured, tomorrow begins April and the A-Z Blogging Challenge, for 26 posts in 30 days. God… Continue reading Calm Before the Storm
Who’s Up For a Challenge?
The Blogging From A to Z Challenge, that is. Arlee Bird began this challenge, which entails participants to post something on his/her blog every day in April except Sundays. The fun gets even better - the topic for each day's post follows the letters of the alphabet, meaning there are 26 letters in the alphabet… Continue reading Who’s Up For a Challenge?