by Julia | Jul 14, 2024 | Writing Process
Have you ever been told to “stick with a book and it’ll get better?” Sometimes, we discover that chapter one is a little slow, but once the story starts moving it’s well worth the read. Not all readers are willing to stick around past page one though. Our lives are...
by Julia | Jul 11, 2024 | Books, Creative Writing
A poem- untitled and possibly unfinished, yet, it’s time to start sharing tiny bits of my writing here and there. I don’t write a lot of poetry but once in a while, something comes to mind- a picture, a dream, a song. Not everything needs to be formally...
by Julia | Jul 1, 2024 | Creative Writing
Summer is here! For some of us, work is winding down; for others, it’s a busy seasonal time of year. The weather is amazing and we’re craving those relaxing summer vibes. With everyone taking road trips and heading out on vacation, you may not think summer is...
by Julia | Jun 23, 2024 | Personal Growth
Here’s a little anecdote: Last week, I overheard one of my students telling her friend that I (their teacher) was not a real author because I didn’t have a book published. I just liked writing. I knew she was just stating a fact, but man did it hurt! After all the...
by Julia | Jun 16, 2024 | Writing Process
As writers, we spend months stuck in our literary worlds- living, breathing, and dreaming our characters’ adventures. You’ve probably heard more than a few people refer to their manuscripts as their babies. And you might relate to the fear of letting others read or...
