When I was eight years old, I told everyone I met what I wanted to be when I grew up: an author. Thirty-three years later, that dream finally came true. It wasn’t the path I expected – but, really, when is the path ever what we expect? *** Oops & Daisies contains affiliate links & […]
5 Tips for Facing the Blank Page
So you want to write, but you’re unsure of where to start. Or, perhaps you’re worried that whatever you write won’t be as good as it sounds in your head? Facing the blank page can be hard. Getting started can be hard. Finding the right words can be hard. But there are ways to trick […]
Creative Writing: Why I Welcome Criticism
I write every day, clicking away at my keyboard. This is, naturally, a solitary activity, unless you count the dog who usually cuddles by my side or my kids who are often upstairs for quiet time (when they’re not asking me for a snack for the millionth time). Sometimes I’ll join my writing group, particularly […]
Writing Tips: The Best and Worst Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received
My English professor sorted through a stack of books on his desk in his poorly-lit office, searching for an anthology that had a story he wanted me to read. We were meeting to talk about my creative writing, but as my time at college was coming to a close, he asked the question that near […]
Why I choose a Word of the Year over New Year Resolutions
Choosing a Word of a Year – over a resolution – is a mantra of sorts. It acts as a reminder of your goals, while also allowing yourself some grace.