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Moments of Creation: Wishes for Your Work
Dear Writer, I was going to share a really cool story today to inspire you in your work. But then something happened. Something I wish for you to happen. Today, the pen met the hand and it was magical. Full … Continue reading
Balance and the Art of Creative Faith
Hey, writers. How’s it going? Last week was quiet on DarWrites…mostly because I ended up in the ER instead of writing. To make a long story short, the part-time job caused a foot problem and now I’m seeing my … Continue reading
Write from the Heart
Hey, writers. A lot has happened since my last post. One of the things I am most proud of in this writing life came to a close…but it opened a new chapter in my writing. Life’s like that. You … Continue reading
From the DarWrites Vault: Center of the Storm – You and Writing v.s. anxiety
Today, I need a kick in the pants to write. I’m sitting at a laundry facility, wishing I was down in the pool, waiting for words to come. And of course, when you set aside specific time to write, the … Continue reading
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Tagged beginning writer, beginning writing, center of the storm, Creative Writing, fantasy writing, how to write, kick start writing, writers block, writing, writing craft, writing life, writing secrets
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Leap of Faith
Hey, writers. How’s it going? Have you written? Are you writing? It’s time to take action. Earlier this week, I wrote a poem from my future self talking to my present self – and telling 2017 Darlene to write. … Continue reading
A Letter-Poem Work in Progress
Dear Writer Girl, You say you want to write. But you’re not. Babe, you said years and years ago when you started this that you were in it for the long term. But it comes in ebbs and … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, inspiration, letter poem, poem about writing, poetry, work in progress, writing, writing life
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Coffee Talk & Writer Secrets #5: the Procrastination and Answer Post
Hey, writers. It’s time for coffee and talking. This week I made blueberry muffins to go with this talk…and they disappeared. You know I’m procrastinating when I’m cooking instead of plotting. The cooking is usually spurred on by a need … Continue reading
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Tagged coffee, Creative Writing, writing, writing advice
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Writer Challenge 2017
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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
June Roundup
Hey, writers! In case you missed a few posts, I’m sending you this roundup of posts. I hope the writing is going well for you. Keep at it! My Posts Bones and Stones: A short story with an anthropological … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, guest bloggers, NaNoWriMo, PTSD, reading, Reviews, Romance, Science Fiction, Writers, writing craft, writing life, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged big secret, Bones and Stones, Creative Writing, inspiration, June roundup, Reviews, The Resilient Patriot, writer secrets, writing, writing craft, writing life, Writing Prompts
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