Category Archives: editing

Back to Where It All Began

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I recently moved to Colorado, which is a homecoming of sorts. No, I wasn’t born here. I’m an Army brat, meaning we bounced around from state to state, wherever my dad was stationed. But when we landed here in Colorado … Continue reading →

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A New Chapter

Posted by Joanne Huspek

If you are reading this, know that I am on the road between here and there (or there and where I will be), and I will be disconnected for a few days. That’s because my husband, son, and I will … Continue reading →

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This Writer Decides to De-Socialize (For Now)

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I used to be highly enamored of the Internet. What a great place, right? Finding old friends, making new friends, staying current with the world. Learning so many new things. The Internet of twenty years ago was full of bright, … Continue reading →

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Currently Adding Depth

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’m currently editing/revising my first draft of last year’s NaNoWriMo. As any writer who has participated in this WordFest can tell you, spewing the words is one thing, making a meal out of word salad is another altogether. Personally, my … Continue reading →

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The Laws of Distraction

Posted by Joanne Huspek

So, I’ve officially retired from my Day Job as of the end of January. You would think that this would leave me with scads of opportunities and hu-mongo blocks of time with which to edit my ever growing files of … Continue reading →

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Writing is Like… A Walk on the Beach

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Ah,I’ve been reveling in my week in San Francisco spent on the beach (mostly) before the San Francisco Writers Conference which starts later today (Thursday). Oh, and I’ve been editing, but as we know editing is not my favorite activity … Continue reading →

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The Beauty that Touches the Heart

Posted by Joanne Huspek

One of my Facebook friends, a musician and all around raconteur who likes to toss things out there for the sake of lively conversation, recently posted a meme titled “What is the most beautiful song ever written?” People piped up … Continue reading →

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