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Month: March 2023

March Writing Quotes

March Writing Quotes

I know most people adorn the walls of their homes with family pictures or expensive art work that moved them in some particular way. And while my homes do have family photos scattered around, the majority of our walls have words on them in the form of quotes that spoke to me. Near our front door we have a small piece that speaks about small houses and the love they hold, above the sink is a quote by Mother Theresa,…

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January 2023 Books

January 2023 Books

I had every intention of combining my February and January books for one big post so I could stay atop things through the rest of the year, but it’s already March, and so far I’ve only read one book. Shocking, I know! The T20 BBL Cricket season has ended so instead of delving into a good audio book while I watch the matches my evenings are spent listening to people argue over which version of Mario Kart is the best,…

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Handling Feedback

Handling Feedback

One of the most important parts of writing is the feedback one gets. Did the reader enjoy the story? If not, why? Did they love the story, if so why? What was their favorite part? The questions can be quite endless, and just about all feedback is good because it helps one grow as a writer. Ahh, you caught that, right? I said, “Just about” because sometimes some feedback isn’t even worth the time and effort to read. Now, I’m…

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2023 Writing Goals

2023 Writing Goals

Would you believe, Dear Reader, that I sat down in January and began composing this piece only to be distracted by life events and then failed to return to the project? Today, on this dreary February afternoon, while I hunker down during a tornado watch and try not to jump as the thunder shakes the house and lightning flashes, I’m attempting to finish writing this. When, at long last, you get to read this, we’ll likely be in the early…

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