I didn’t have enough money to renovate the house. So, I renovated this old Writing Blog instead. What do you think? It was challenging to know what to do. They say a change is as good as a holiday. So two birds with one stone, a renovation, and a holiday ~ I’m so lucky! Now,…
I stumbled across this the other day: “When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”— often called an Ayurvedic proverb I can’t swear it comes from an ancient text. Some people say it’s a modern interpretation of Ayurveda rather than a direct translation. Either way,…
Hey Writers, I was gearing up for NaNoWriMo 2025, marking my calendar, priming the scene, and then… SILENCE. After more than two decades of sparking creativity worldwide, NaNoWriMo is FINISHED, over, kaput! And yes, I’m devastated, as I bet you are. What Happened to NaNoWriMo? NaNoWriMo began in 1999 with a simple goal: write 50,000…
This post is a little different. I’m showing you my process — the raw, messy “before” draft and the tighter “after” version. Cutting is painful, but it’s how writing gets stronger. ✂️ The Final Version Every writer has a secret weapon.Mine isn’t a fancy pen or endless imagination — it’s the ability to cut. Cutting…
Weekend Word Games for 2025 🎉 It’s the weekend ~ time for Weekend Word Games! Get ready for brain-bending fun with puzzles, teasers, and wordplay that spark creativity. Whether you’re a wordsmith extraordinaire or just want to stretch your brain, these games will keep you entertained (and maybe even inspire your next piece of writing)….
I felt like playing around with AI to write content today. AI portions will be in italics, and my words will be left as is (or bolded if they’re amongst other AI words).😱This could get messy, but here goes! My instructions to Claude AI were: Write me an SEO-empowered blog post using high-ranking keywords around “Using AI…
Fiction Writing – Introduction As a fiction writer, I constantly juggle the balance between expressing myself freely and presenting my work in a way that avoids unnecessary criticism. Recently, during a discussion in my writing group, this balancing act became very clear to me. While I firmly believe every writer should feel free to write…
Character and competence are essential for great writing. Competence is essential for crafting engaging narratives, as it allows writers to skillfully execute plot twists, develop intricate storylines, and create compelling scenes. However, it is character that actually breathes the life into these narratives, infusing them with authenticity, depth, and emotional resonance. “Competence is how good…
Writing: Is Blogging Dead? Blogging is not dead – Far from it. Lately, there has been a considerable resurgence 😳 of Blogging What Has Changed? What’s a lot different is the way we blog. I recalled how blogs started as online diaries or personal journals, with parents sharing their holidays, kids, family albums,…
Contractions in writing shorten words by combining them and replacing missing letters with an apostrophe. Contractions are commonly used to make writing more informal and conversational. They can also help to save space and make sentences flow more smoothly. However, it is essential to use contractions appropriately and consider the tone and formality of your…
Books for a great school year! Are you trying to improve your writing or adding a spark of creativity? Whether you’re a budding writer or a seasoned scribe, the right resources can be your best allies. Reading is often touted as the most effective way to enhance your writing skills, and immersing yourself in the…
