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What If: The Deserted Island Scenario

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

This post is about a question. What if? Instead of taking about the question and the meaning for your writing, I’m going to deep dive in and I’m sure you’ll see the benefit. Ready? Here we go.     What … Continue reading →

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Setting Writing Goals: May 2017

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

Setting Writing Goals: May 2017 Hey, writer, how’s it going? Did you write in May? I hope you did. I hope you scheduled time to write and followed through with your promise to your art. I did a lot of … Continue reading →

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Writer on the Go Checklist

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

Writing is hard. Finding the time to write in blocks with life and family can be stressful. One way to mitigate the tension is to create your own Writer on the Go Kit. Here is a handy free checklist for … Continue reading →

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On the Darkest Hours: When you Think of Giving Up Writing

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

On the Darkest Hours: When You Think of Giving Up Writing   The writer lows suck. Based on my experience and research, all writers get them – the dark moments when you wonder if it matters. You ask: Does anything … Continue reading →

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Knit Your Writer a Plot Bunny

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

My Writer friends have asked me how I made the Writer’s Plot Bunnies for National Novel Writing Month. Make a writing bunny for  your favorite writer here! I’ve been told you can crochet a square as well, just follow the same dimensions! Plot Bunny Knitting Instructions 4.0 (2) Write on! Darlene DarWrites

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Writer Affirmations

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

Here are a few of my favorite writer affirmations. Be brave. Work on your craft. Enjoy! Darlene

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The Necklace

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

Once, in the Dominican Republic, I bought a blue rock necklace with handcrafted silver setting. Twenty triangular-shaped powder blue and sky blue variegated stones surround a celeste and white pendant stone. It was a reminder of my first vacation and … Continue reading →

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Tameri Etherton Update

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

Tameri sent us a shot of her portable writing station in Scotland! I can see you writing there! And what inspiration for a clean and ordered desk! Happy writing, Tameri and thanks for thinking of us! Darlene

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Top 10 Things to Ignite Writing Creativity

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

Ignite your love of writing! 10. Go outside and write in the sunshine.  Walk on the beach with a dog or stick your feet in the sand and feel the connection to our home. The chair and table outside is a … Continue reading →

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Update on the Writing Life

Posted on June 25, 2014 by

Hello! I have a fabulous update for you from my writing chair. My shiny Bachelor of Arts degree from Pacific Lutheran University came in the mail last week. I am so excited about that. I’ll be starting at Goddard College … Continue reading →

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