We all have our ways of writing. Some write on a computer. Some write on paper. Some write in a journal. Some write on post-it notes. We each have our own unique way of doing things. When we do sit down to write do we allow ourselves to get into the moment to really take off like a freight train and everything flows smoothly out or are we trying to force something that may not be right for what is being written, especially writing a book. So far I'm the latter. If I'm feeling the story I'm … [Continue reading...]
Making it to 100
May 19, 2013 By
It's hard to believe I've been at this year-long quest of mine for 100 days already. I've been able to write about so many different things. Most of the time I'm either able to share about Mari or my writing experience so far. In a way it's like I'm bearing a part of my soul with all of you. Even if you never get to meet me in person you can start to get to know me as a person through my writing. And just think, five years ago I'd have never thought I'd have become a writer. It was the … [Continue reading...]
Day 100: Writing as Therapy
May 18, 2013 By
Since I can remember I have kept a diary. I think I was in the fourth grade when Grandma Patton sent me a diary for Christmas as well as a pen. I could write whatever was on my mind. Whether it was that I hated my mom for something I probably got in trouble for [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 99: Writing Your Own Corner
May 17, 2013 By
I love this. Most of us only know the areas where we have lived or been surrounded by. For an Army brat they are constantly being moved around the country and sometimes even living in different countries. For another they may have lived in the same small town their entire life. Another might have been [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 98: Ideas in Limos and Planes
May 16, 2013 By
I love this quote in the book: “You can’t just dance or paint or write or sculpt. Those are just verbs. You need a tangible idea to get you going. The idea, however minuscule, is what turns the verb into a noun.” —TWYLA THARP Think about that. As a writer, no matter how small the [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 97: Clear Language
May 15, 2013 By
When we write do we want to be vague or do we want to be as clear as possible? I hope your answer was the latter. When we write we should want to be as clear and straight forward so there is no confusion on the part of the reader. The clarity of our story [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 96: The Things We Keep
May 14, 2013 By
In life as each day goes by we create memories. For the most part most of those memories aren’t that important so we forget about them. But the important ones sometimes feel like they embed themselves into our brains. When my daughter died I knew I couldn’t go back and live in the house where [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 95: Five Things Writers Can Learn from Dogs
May 13, 2013 By
I love the list from the book as these can be applied to not only writers, but so many things people do in life. 1. Be tenacious and curious about everything. Don’t be afraid to try and do new things. See where they take you. Who knows, maybe you’ll like it. 2. Abandon yourself to [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 94: Lighting Candles
May 11, 2013 By
Or better said having a ritual that works for you with whatever you do. I talked about habits yesterday. They can take time to form. Whereas rituals are things you do when you do something on a regular basis. For example, when I write I sit in my big comfy-cozy rocker-recliner. I put the footrest [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 93: Habits of Writers
May 10, 2013 By
I’ve always heard that in order to form a habit it takes 30 days of doing whatever it is everyday to make it one. For me this has never been easy. For example, remembering to take my medication. Trying to get into the habit of taking it every night at bedtime was so hard and [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 92: Rituals of Discipline
May 9, 2013 By
Discipline. Does it come natural for everyone or just for some while others have to work at it? I think it’s the latter two. For me, discipline hasn’t always been easy. I’d love to be like one of those people who set out to do something and they always do it. They don’t allow distractions to [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 91: Naming Names
May 8, 2013 By
In life we have all been given a name at birth, typically by our parents. My name, Kristena, is a rather common name in the way it is pronounced. The most common spelling is Christina, with Kristina in a close second. But then you have my spelling. When you first saw my name did you [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 90: The Wrestling Match
May 7, 2013 By
Here’s a question for you? Are you ever fully satisfied with yourself? If you say yes, I don’t think you’re being truthful with yourself. No matter who we are or what we do there is always room to grow. As a writer, I’m still a long way off from being able to write a book [...]
[Continue reading...]Day 89: Worries of Writing Memoir
May 6, 2013 By
I want, no, I need to share this excerpt from the book I’m using. Even as I sit here writing this, I feel my eyes moistening. I hope you will see why this has touched my heart and maybe why God lead me to the very book to use in my 365 day journey. “Robin [...]
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