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What You’re Holding On to Could Be Holding Back Your Writing
Posted on March 6, 2012 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer ChallengesThe Pain in My Neck I went to the chiropractor for the first time in a decade today. I’ve been having a literal pain in my neck and shoulders and wanted to find the culprit. Although the results were inconclusive, the chiropractor did tell me something intriguing. He said my posture was messed up. Okay [...]
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Must-Have Writing Tools: The Things You Can’t Write Without
Posted on February 29, 2012 by brandiwplogin in WritingI only discovered it recently. But I’m more apt to write in a crazy fit of inspiration if I’m accompanied by lots of people talking in a crowded room, the smell of coffee wafting in around me and settling on my clothes, and in the rim of a nice, comfy, worn out cheeks indented chair. [...]
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How an Art School Student Became a Freelance Writer
Posted on February 21, 2012 by brandiwplogin in Freelance WritingThis may be late breaking news for those who already read this, but I L-O-V-E stories about how writers became writers. When writer and blogger Charyn Pfeuffer tweeted me from @charynpfeuffer and later emailed me about her personal journey to freelance writing, I was smitten. I asked if she would let me share her story with you here. [...]
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What Inspires Other Writers?
Posted on February 15, 2012 by brandiwplogin in MagazineIt’s not forests, vast fields of sunflowers or grand mountaintops that does it for some writers. You may be surprised by how easily inspiration can be garnered. In my latest article for The Writer magazine, I investigated where a handful of writers found their source of inspiration. It was not the answer I expected. But [...]
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Valentine for Writers
Posted on February 14, 2012 by brandiwplogin in HolidaysI’m sure you’ve read enough posts, articles and books to make you feel insignificant and insecure as writer. While most advice is given with good intention and can provide necessary tutelage for the beginning writer, over a period of time they can make you feel like you’re doing everything wrong and incapable of doing anything [...]
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Why Do You Write?
Posted on February 7, 2012 by brandiwplogin in Writer Challenges, Writing TopicsDo you write because it’s your secret platform for venting and free expression? Do you write because it’s the one thing you’re good at? Do you write because you can’t imagine not writing? Or is it simply your career? Your main source of income. Your livelihood. The reason why I ask is that remembering why [...]
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Take That Negative Feedback
Posted on January 31, 2012 by brandiwplogin in Writer Challenges, Writer Issues Solved, Writer TipsOne of my favorite blogs Young House Love wrote an honest and helpful post on Dealing With Criticism the other day. While I’m one of their long time loyal fans, I found this last one so inspiring simply because of how applicable their post was to not just blogging, or even writing, but life itself. [...]
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Creative Thoughts on Creating Fiction
Posted on January 24, 2012 by brandiwplogin in Fiction, WritingWhen I was frantic last week, a few fiction writers graciously helped me out. And so did an article I picked up today. As I side note: Did you ever notice that answers come when you ask the right questions? The surprising source was one of my favorite home decor magazines, Coastal Living. In their [...]
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Fiction Anxiety – Help!
Posted on January 19, 2012 by brandiwplogin in Fiction, Writer Challenges, WritingI’m venturing into an unfamiliar territory. Fiction. Ack! Talk about anxiety. Fellow fiction writers I welcome your input on this one. Anyway, I let my husband read passages from it every once in awhile. And while I wait, I try to appear calm, but I’m really scrutinizing every eye movement, every shift in his position. [...]
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Who Do You Surround Yourself With?
Posted on January 17, 2012 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writers, Writer Challenges, Writing TopicsWhen I first started my career as a full-time freelance writer, I didn’t know what I was doing. I made a ton of mistakes. I still do. But in looking back, I realized I neglected one thing. Myself. I’ve been reading Julia Cameron’s classic book The Artist’s Way. It’s taught me how the decisions we [...]
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