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If you’re a writer, you fall into one of two categories: Plotter or Pantser. People who know or follow me, know I lean heavily into Pantser status. Oh, I’ve learned (sort of) how to have more than “no idea” when … Continue reading

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This might seem like an antique post for old writers, because who buys books these days? Well, I AM an antique. I also love books, although I don’t buy them quite so willy-nilly these days. And I especially love the … Continue reading

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Too much is happening around here these days, making editing a real salty one! Amazingly, summer has dragged on a lot longer than it should have. It’s now October 21, and we have yet to have a hard frost. That … Continue reading

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The Reedsy Questionnaire is actually five interviews in one, so this resource is really worth looking up! Following is just the first of the five: Our actions and decisions are informed by our past experiences. Take a trip down memory … Continue reading

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This post pertains to mostly NaNoWriMo works, but I guess it could apply to any first draft. My mantra is “I’m writing as fast as I can!” and during November NaNoWriMo attempts where almost all my first drafts originate, that’s … Continue reading

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Picture of California mussels from about five years ago. No reason, just liked them. So much for two blog posts a month. I really had every intention of writing at least two a month, but life gets in the way … Continue reading

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No, I don’t write many blog posts anymore, and if you read my last two (one from 2022, one from 2021), you’ll know why my blog posts have withered on the vine. This year, I intend to write at least … Continue reading

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