...inspiration to and from cyber friends. Happily Writing has been nominated for the Liebster Award! What a lovely idea to pass along blogging affection in the blogosphere with an award that means “dearest” in German (my heritage!). This kindness was done by a dear cyber-friend in my writing group, Violet Nesdoly, who I feel I … Continue reading The Liebster Award
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Highlights for Children has a Blog!
When I enter Highlights for Children’s contests, I usually try to read the stories that won their previous contests. That helps me zero in on what they are looking for. So, yesterday I browsed around the Calgary Public Library’s eLibrary, looking for the winning entries of Highlights’ previous contests. The eLibrary includes MasterFILE Premiere, an … Continue reading Highlights for Children has a Blog!
Hope in the Midst of Sorrows – Nancy Sanders’ blog post
Some people don't have any words when tragedy strikes (people like me). Other people have just the right words at the right time, people like Nancy Sanders, a children's writer that I have recently "met" through her book and blog. Her post at the hyperlink below is well worth reading, and I'm so grateful that … Continue reading Hope in the Midst of Sorrows – Nancy Sanders’ blog post
There is Much More to this Shakespeare than Culture
Ah, it's finally summertime! You're making plans to go camping on a lake, watch the sunset on the beach, hike to a mountain vista, or perhaps…stay in for a night in the city? Sure, why not? It’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park-Time, and I’m so excited! Aside from hiking, the summer treat that thrills me the most is Calgary’s … Continue reading There is Much More to this Shakespeare than Culture
How and Why to Leave a Comment on a Blog Post
I haven’t had very many comments on my blogs thus far. CLEARLY this is an indication of technical difficulties, or the confusion surrounding the purpose of comments. (Obviously.) Here, let me help you out, so you can start having fun commenting on various websites. This is for all of you readers who would love to … Continue reading How and Why to Leave a Comment on a Blog Post
Random Act of Kindness BLITZ!
A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing Community. Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing … Continue reading Random Act of Kindness BLITZ!
Elizabeth Gilbert on the source of our inspiration
Writers (and Musicians and Artists of all kinds), this is good. Thanks to my critique group leader who sent out this link to us, I have just spent a delightful 20 minutes with Elizabeth Gilbert as she speaks on TED about where our inspiration comes from, what to do with it when it surprises us, … Continue reading Elizabeth Gilbert on the source of our inspiration
Write Everyday–Right?
Yes, yes, I know writers are supposed to write everyday. When I am working on a specific project and have a deadline, that’s not too hard to do. In that case, what’s hard for me is to STOP writing and get up to stretch, guzzle some water or make something halfway nutritious to eat. On … Continue reading Write Everyday–Right?
Writing Contests
Since I seem to be motivated by deadlines, I have been using contests to force me to get my homeless writing projects out the door. I like the limitations on word counts and time imposed by the deadlines. Contests also inspire me to brainstorm, outline, draft, write, edit, rewrite and submit a brand-new story or … Continue reading Writing Contests
What I Did on my “Summer Vacation”
This June, after a couple months of manageable aches—which were probably aggravated by aquacize, carrying heavy groceries, and a very aggressive therapeutic massage—I was suddenly in agonizing pain. And that surprised me, because I thought I was “doing everything right”. In January I had decreased my work week at my job from 5 days a … Continue reading What I Did on my “Summer Vacation”
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