Somebody pinch me. Is it already halfway through 2018? Where did the year go?? Seeing as how time seems to be flying past at twice its normal rate, I figured it's time to check in on the writing goals I set back in January and evaluate my progress. I confess, I had to reread my … Continue reading It’s July! Time for a Mid-Year Progress Report
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Pressing On
Remember how I said in an earlier post that the only to develop a thick skin is by experiencing rejection? Let's keep it real--it hurts, friends. And I'm not just talking to my fellow writers. We've all experienced failure and rejection in some form, haven't we? That special someone who turned you down. That time … Continue reading Pressing On
On How Becoming a Writer Is Like Falling in Love
I've been writing (in a dedicated sort of way) for about four years now, but my writing journey started much earlier. I wrote the first draft of my first novel over seven years ago, and the idea for that novel sprang out of my time in Texas...which takes us all the way back to about … Continue reading On How Becoming a Writer Is Like Falling in Love
5 Writing Goals You Should Seriously Consider for the New Year
Let's talk about writing, and specifically how you can improve your writing life this coming year.
The Busy Person’s Guide to Finding Time to Write
Just out of curiosity, who here has ever thought, "I just have too much time"? I mean, am I the only one? Between homeschooling my three kids, cleaning the house, buying groceries and preparing meals, driving kids around, exercising, going to church... I just have SO much extra time on my hands. Okay, yes, I'm … Continue reading The Busy Person’s Guide to Finding Time to Write
Defining Success
In my last blog post, I talked about resolutions and goals. Today, I want to focus on another critical part of goal-setting: defining success. We all want to succeed, but how can you hit a target you haven’t created? How will you know when you’re successful? Sometimes knowing where you stand is simple… in school, … Continue reading Defining Success
Hello, 2017!
Happy New Year, fellow readers and writers! There's something about a fresh start that appeals to all of us, especially this time of year. We're all too aware of our mistakes, shortcomings, and failures. We've had more than our fair share of tough circumstances that we'd rather forget about. Thankfully, by God's grace, that old … Continue reading Hello, 2017!
Kellie Michelle Parker 