Fun, Quotes, Writing

Sandcastles

When writing a first draft, I have to remind myself constantly that I'm only shoveling sand into a box so later I can build castles.   Shannon Hale I've been struggling with my writing lately. Justifying the time it takes as well as the lure of everything else "out there" that sucks me in. All… Continue reading Sandcastles

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“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…