Category Archives: Writing

The Legal Dictionary for Writers: Assault and Battery

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I threw a book across the room not too long ago. I won’t name it, but I will say that the reason behind it was the author’s obvious failure to do any sort of research whatsoever into the legal profession. … Continue reading →

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Walking on, walking on broken glass

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So. Remember how I made a goal to have a finished draft of the new WIP completed by July 1? Ummm … yeah. About that. I’m right around the halfway mark on it, and things have felt a bit off … Continue reading →

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Why

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I’ve been the fat girl. I’ve been the skinny girl. I’ve been the pretty girl. I’ve been the ugly girl. I’ve been the popular one. I’ve been the social outcast. I know how it feels to have someone get in … Continue reading →

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RTW: Plotter or pantser?

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Today the lovelies at YA Highway are asking: Do you like to make a detailed plan before you start a project? Or do you prefer to fly by the seat of your pants and make it up as you go … Continue reading →

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Oh hey! How’ve you been? What’s new?

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Hi blog friends! I realized it’s been a while since I talked about things that are going on in my life, both professionally and personally, so I figured I’d take a quick second to do that and then you can … Continue reading →

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Dealing with distraction

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Source When I first started writing my newest WIP, it was like magic. The WIP and I were completely on the same page, and it was some of the easiest writing I’ve ever done. The words flowed out of me, … Continue reading →

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Writing Musts

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Woot! I’m participating in my first ever Paper Hangover Friday Fives! This week’s topic: 1. Pressure. I’m one of those weirdos who lives for pressure. I thrive on deadlines. If I don’t have a hard and fast end date looming … Continue reading →

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