God is faithful. Did you know that? A week after I hand it all over, and I get a check in the mail for an accepted submission! A submission that I sent two years ago. TWO YEARS, people. Granted, the check was for only $20 and the submission was a 250 word devotional--but that really… Continue reading Inner Peace
Tag: Schedules
Priorities
One of the most difficult parts about being a writer - particularly an unpublished one - is giving yourself priority. It is so easy to dismiss your needs, because the only person who will know is you (and God. And your husband. And any other writers who might be holding you accountable.). But, the point… Continue reading Priorities
Introducing Idyllwood
You may have seen a difference in my blog if you tried to access it yesterday - or you may not have. I am not sure how it works if you have it bookmarked or on your reader. **shrug**. Nonetheless, there HAVE been significant changes, which I am actually pretty excited about. It SHOULD be… Continue reading Introducing Idyllwood
The Alpine Path – and attempts to reach it
People laugh at me because I am very predictable. In many ways, at least. Every year, I make innumerable New Year’s Goals. Every month, week, sometimes by the day, I write schedules and lists. I have made menus since I was 15 or younger. I schedule out my life as much as possible. I pursue… Continue reading The Alpine Path – and attempts to reach it
NaNo (10,280) and Life
I have gotten little done for NaNo, though I have every intention of catching up at some point. It's always hard when you have visitors. I once again don't like what's happening in my story, but rather than rewrite it, I've decided to make my character a little older and see if that helps fix… Continue reading NaNo (10,280) and Life
Rushing Through Life
So we went on a week-long cruise the week of February 18th. It was a very fun, very busy vacation what with islands, snorkeling, an excursion that was cancelled and replaced by a different one, and in general staying up until 2 AM every night playing games with my brother and sister-in-law. But for once… Continue reading Rushing Through Life
Schedule Update and Writing Goals
Having left off last time saying I was getting up at 4:45 AM and "happy" about it, I was thinking it was about time for an update, and a question from one of my friends accentuated the fact. And the verdict is currently: I am still getting up at 4:45. And I am still at… Continue reading Schedule Update and Writing Goals
Choosing Joy
Apparently my previous post was a little too sobering for anyone to read/like/comment on - which is fine - I am still glad I pushed away my fear of confrontation enough to bring it up. It's what so many introverts/writers struggle with, isn't it? That fear someone is going to attack you for your beliefs,… Continue reading Choosing Joy
Planners and Schedules
I just ordered a planner completely themed around being a writer. Yup. They have those. How I only thought to look for them now, I have no idea, but there are apparently plenty of them - some of which are plenty expensive as well. But, they are so cool! They let you track your word… Continue reading Planners and Schedules
Making Characters Suffer
As part of my new year's resolution, I have a new schedule (as anyone who knows me at all would have already guessed). I get up at 5:00 AM, do a quick 10-minute workout (sometimes Calisthenics and sometimes stretches as instructed by the chiropractor), get dressed, do hair and makeup, grab the lunch my husband… Continue reading Making Characters Suffer
Forest Idylls 