The Writing Diaries
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The Writing Diaries pt. 12: An Update
Hello friends, I hope this post finds you well. Are you gearing up for the approaching holidays? Somehow, once again, it feels like they’ve sneaked up on me. November especially, seems to have grown legs and gotten away. One moment it’s the height of summer and it feels as if it will always be that Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 11 – New Waters
Tides will turn, winds can shift, and at times even the rain changes direction. Sometimes, our inner well of creativity changes, too. One day you might draw up the pail from the well expecting to find water, only to be met with nothing. It can be shocking and even scary to realize that it’s no Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 9: On the Outside Looking in
There are moments in all of our lives when we feel like outsiders. Times when we feel like an outcast, or the odd man out– watching from a distance, as everyone else seems to get along so easily. I’ve realized that in the world of writing, those instances happen quite a lot. The other day Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 7: The Dragon Called Hogwash
Once upon a time, there was a young writer who discovered a mystical element called “theme”. The little writer learned of the great power this element held and its ability to transform story craft. The notion of “theme” did in fact seem logical but the wide-eyed little writer paid no heed. The little writer surmised Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 6 : A Handwritten Letter
When was the last time you sat down with a pen or a pencil, and just wrote? Allowing the words to guide you across the page, instead of a rigid outline? It could be in the form of a letter, a journal entry, or anything in between. If you’re a writer, then it might not Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 5: Let’s Have a Conversation
As humans, we are blessed with the capability to have conversations with one another. Some of those conversations may be dreaded, others may be eagerly anticipated — and some conversations may be unexpectedly fascinating. Given the right circumstances, even the most introverted of introverts can find themselves invested in deep conversations at times. And whether Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries, pt. 4: Flopsy, Mopsy, and the Runaway Bunnies
“Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were– Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. They lived with their Mother in a sand-bank, underneath the root of a very big fir-tree. ‘Now my dears,’ said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, ‘you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don’t Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 3: Potato-Potahto-Tomato-Tomahto
Hello! Welcome to part three of the Writing Diaries. (If you missed the first/second post, you can start here.) Today, we’re going to discuss how you tell your story. When you think of your favorite story, what comes to mind? Often, when I think back on stories, whether it be in the form of Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt 2: In The Beginning
Hello friends, how are you doing? I hope this post finds you well. I’d said that I would be posting each month, but with all that is going on these days, my blog has slid down the list of my priorities. But after much thought and consideration, I see that was a mistake. Sitting at Continue reading
Sage In The Meadow 