The other day I did things that were “extra” good with the kids with an attitude that didn’t match. Sin stinks. Anyway, it struck me that writing is sometimes like that, too, if we just translate attitude as style. Good content and a good project, but the tone spoils the effect. Sigh. Sin.
Filed under As Christian Writers, Writer Troubles, Writer's Life
Filed under As Christian Writers, Writer's Life
Our guest post today is from Anna Mussmann, editor for Sister, Daughter, Mother, Wife who also writes for The Federalist. Her previous post with us was “When You Don’t Have Time” and now she graciously offers addresses critique groups. Thanks, Anna!
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I don’t know why some days are just harder days than others. Granted, we’ve been having basement issues lately, which complicates and frustrates things, and the kids can’t seem to beat a certain bug, but sometimes it is just plain harder for unknown reasons.
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The other day I was going through some boxes I got from my folks. You know, the boxes from your childhood and college that you knew would eventually end up in your home, but pretty much exist as time capsules intending to haunt you with your own past. Starring roles go to several boxes of books I’d forgotten about, but contain amazing literature, particularly my Russian literature collection and a bunch of “ponies” from when I studied languages. Then, there are the old folded notes from boyfriends past!
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It’s good to be writing again. I took some time off, in the sense that blogging doesn’t always count in my current mode of thinking, and it’s always a little scary wondering when I will feel up to it again. In part because, something introduced to me through an idea in that Great Course I mentioned long ago, writing takes emotional capital. I’m thankful that easing up the pressure on myself helped me more easily get back in the swing!
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I’m smitten with this article on The Busy Person’s Lies. I keep thinking about it. Sometimes I’m affirmed, sometimes condemned, but more often it fills me with a delightful sense of wonder: what if I’ve really got time?
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It’s a dangerous thing to talk about books with writers, but I was asked the other day if I was a book person or just a writing person. I’ve probably thought longer and harder on that question than the person thought I would! So, here is a post sharing a few of my thoughts on books.
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Happy birthday to me! I have a birthday hint for you. All I want is for you to seriously consider writing an Amazon review. You don’t even have to post it. It certainly doesn’t need to be for one of my books (although they would be most welcome if they’re positive!), but comments and reviews on Amazon or GoodReads are good for something: morale if nothing else.
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Here’s a handy tip for those of us looking to improve our habits: re-place. Enjoy the link below and then I’ll apply it to writing.
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