There’s nothing like a year-end post in the middle of January. Also: books I read in 2013.
Here are the books I read in 2013. Read ’em and weep with me. There weren’t nearly enough of them.
Tag: The Writing Life
Works-in-Progress Update and Getting Naked
Ennui, killing off characters, angsty writer panic, and getting naked.
The Starship Enterprise and a Break from Social Media
So…I decided a few days ago that I need a social media break. It’s starting at midnight, it covers Twitter and Facebook, and it will likely last a week. I need this for several reasons….
Writing Prompts for Sci-Fi and Horror
Some horror and sci-fi writing prompts from best-selling sci-fi author Tony Healey. I’ve highlighted and commented on a few of my favorites!
This was my Writing Life before I had a baby. BEHOLD.
A DAY IN THE WRITING LIFE OF COURTNEY, back when I still had a daily Writing Life. Enjoy, mourn, and rejoice with me, O thou hapless, lovely reader.
Apparently, I’m not a real writer. And I’m guessing you’re not, either.
Some lady called me a “hobbyist writer.” I have a few things to say about that.
Depression and Creativity
The Depression Part I’ve felt depressed lately. Sad. Lethargic. Numb. Angry. Frustrated. Disinterested. Dark view of life. No hope. Blech. I’ve blogged about depression before. And I’ve blogged about one of the main triggers of depression for me: not exercising my creativity. When I realized that I was depressed, I said to several people who …
#Amwriting Your First Draft: The Editwock Will Steal Your Soul
Behold! Advice on getting to the end of your novel’s first draft. It involves avoiding fell beasts. Come and see!
Dragon Vs. Turkey, Death by Hamster, and Writing Advice
This post heralds my return to blogging after a month-long hiatus. Also, hamster make-outs, scrambled felines, and writing advice.
The One Where You Get to Be Pygmalion
My weekly article for UnstressedSyllables.com is up, and it’s all about figuring out the Ideal Reader for your story: who she is, why she is, and how she’s absolutely vital to your writing process. Also, a brief discourse on the pitfalls of writing outside the home. Come and see!