The name of my game has been editing lately. We’re talking long nights, sacrificed sleep, crossed eyes. The whole, glorious lot. I’m not talking about editing others’ work. That’s a breeze. A breath of fresh air. A completely different ballgame. I’m talking about self-editing the same lines I’ve read over and over again, forcing myself to
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love to the acfw
At the beginning of this year, I “finished” my manuscript. Or at least the first complete version of it. (Does it ever really end?) I felt I’d tied up loose ends and filled holes in a plot that was written haphazardly, randomly, and often in reverse. I even mustered up the bravery to let my husband
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Genesis
the genesis, taking ownership, and other updates
Since so much has changed since my last blog post, I think it’s high time for an update. Here’s what’s been going on since then. Genesis update When we last spoke, I had just taken a huge leap by entering the ACFW Genesis Competition. Shortly after, I found out I had made the semifinal round,
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writing
laryngitis of the writing variety
I was talking with my writer friend Kathleen yesterday about things that can derail one’s writing. There are small, insignificant distractions like mouths to feed and children to shepherd. No big deal. Then there are uncooperative characters, half-filled screens, and frozen fingers. They usually occur during large blocks of time you’ve designated for writing, days
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five minute friday
first five minute friday: remember
Even though it’s technically Saturday–and Saturday evening, at that–today I’m finally joining the world of Five Minute Friday, the community created by Lisa-Jo Baker. Anyway, the idea is to write for five minutes on the prompt of her choice, which she posts every Friday, and what will result is raw, unedited bits of heart on
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PR
{pr genius} nick lachey
If you didn’t spend 1998 glued to the one show on MTV you were allowed to watch, waiting for Ali Landry to choose Screech over him, then you might not know the name Nick Lachey. If you never lip synched with a mouthful of braces to “True to Your Heart,” then you might not know
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Genesis
the genesis contest
So, I entered my first manuscript in a competition. There, I said it. It was a growing experience for sure. It forced me to look at my writing honestly. I ended up changing one of my main characters’ names and deleting my entire first chapter as a result, which were both very good things. (To
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about me
the formula for success
First of all, thanks so much for the encouragement regarding my new adventure! It not only is a huge boost in the confidence department, but a good reminder that I’m doing exactly what I need to be doing! Those who have known me for a little while know that this website isn’t my first shooting