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From the Archive: Secret to My Success
When I was in 10th grade, I played sports, did most of my homework, and worked a job after school to help out with costs. I was a latchkey kid, and often saw the TV more than I did my … Continue reading
A Writer’s Collective Idea
When I started this blog, I had an idea: I wanted to help writers level up their art and craft as I leveled up mine. I’m far from perfect, but I want to create a Writer’s Collective – a place … Continue reading
Writer Challenge 2017
Are you up for a fun writing challenge? Check this out:
Happy Anniversary!
Seven years ago today I had an idea and I created DarWrites. This month is a celebration of my anniversary – and I am so glad you’re here sharing it with me! To celebrate, I’m going to share some pretty … Continue reading
What If: The Deserted Island Scenario
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
Posted in Adventure, Creative Writing, Divantinum, Inspiration, Romance, Science Fiction, Writers, writing life, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged Adventure, Creative Writing, deserted island, inspiration, what to bring to a deserted island, writer, writing, writing adventure, writing craft, writing fun, writing life, writing prompt, writing secrets
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Setting Writing Goals: May 2017
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
Posted in Adventure, Anthropology, Book Reviews, Creative Writing, Divantinum, Freelance Writing, guest bloggers, How To, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Office and Organization, paranormal romance, research, Romance, Science Fiction, Workshops, Writers, writing craft, writing life, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged Creative Writing, Darlene Reilley, darwrites, setting writing goals, the Divantinum Project, writer, writer checkin, writing
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Writer on the Go Checklist
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
On the Darkest Hours: When you Think of Giving Up Writing
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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Tagged inspiration, not writing, quit writing, writer, writers block, writing
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Knit Your Writer a Plot Bunny
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
Posted in gifts for writers, How To, Inspiration, NaNoWriMo, Writing Secrets
Tagged bunny, gifts for writers, how to knit, how to write, knit, knit a bunny, plot bunny, writer, writerly gift, writing
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Writer Affirmations
Here are a few of my favorite writer affirmations. Be brave. Work on your craft. Enjoy! Darlene
Posted in Inspiration, Writing Secrets
Tagged affirmation, art, creativity, inspiration, working writer, writer, writer affirmation, writer at work
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