There are some moments that are just ripe with good ideas. Last night I had two of them – they were identical, except for the fact that one I took advantage of, and one I didn’t. On my way downtown, I got stopped at the railroad tracks. The train took almost five minutes to pass… Continue reading Train Track Thoughts
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Pushing Through the Writer’s Block Wall
Writer’s block is often referred to as a wall – usually a brick one, just in case us writers just thought we could punch through flimsy plaster and be done with it. And often the term that is used is “breaking down” the wall of writer’s block. But the other day I decided that maybe this isn’t the… Continue reading Pushing Through the Writer’s Block Wall
Writing for Free
Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you should get paid for writing. First let me make it clear that I’m not saying you shouldn’t get paid for writing – I’m just saying that, as writers, we shouldn’t start to think that payment is why we write. As a college student, I’ve done… Continue reading Writing for Free
Blast from the Past: A Lesson in Self Esteem
I’ve been thinking a lot about reading lately, so this post is a sort of continuation of Wednesday’s post “Reading as a Writer,” except I think it’s a little more interesting…Enjoy! Most of us hate reading our old writing, but there’s something to be said about studying it and realizing where you’ve grown. Honestly, I enjoy reading… Continue reading Blast from the Past: A Lesson in Self Esteem
Reading as a Writer: Studying the Greats
I’ll admit that “reading as a writer” isn’t one of my favorite things to do. Since my reading time is as limited as it is, I prefer to read for pure enjoyment, rather than analysis. But I think that with a little practice, learning how to take in a writer’s style and studying what they’re… Continue reading Reading as a Writer: Studying the Greats
The Traveling Fantasist
Hi everyone! This post is the intro to my blog series “The Traveling Fantasist.” I mentioned it a few weeks ago in this post, but I thought I should have a formal(ish) introduction so that no one thinks they’re suddenly reading the wrong blog. From July 6th to August 9th, I’ll be studying abroad in… Continue reading The Traveling Fantasist
The Fight of Freelancing
It only took one day of summer for me to realize how much free time I’m going to have for the next two months, so I quickly decided to try freelancing. My first thought was to try to get a part time job – just something to fill the time and make me some extra… Continue reading The Fight of Freelancing
Rolling with the (Figurative) Punches
Life is hard. Sometimes you get knocked down, and you have to get back up. But sometimes getting up is not as easy as it should be. I’ve spent a lot of time these past two years trying to figure out how to get back up, how to turn these figurative punches into something useful,… Continue reading Rolling with the (Figurative) Punches
Fixer Uppers and Deleted Scenes
In life, as in writing, it’s hard to get rid of things. And while this seems like enough of a challenge on its own, things get even more difficult because it starts not to matter whether or not it’s something you like – sometimes you just need to cut things out. I’m finding this more and more true as… Continue reading Fixer Uppers and Deleted Scenes
The Last (Real) Summer
I’m feeling pressured (by myself mostly) to make this the greatest summer ever. It’s the last summer before I graduate, and while I’m looking forward to moving and starting work, it’s a little hard to let go of something I’ve spent my entire life enjoying: three full months to do nothing but write, travel, and… Continue reading The Last (Real) Summer