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Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Philadelphia Writers’ Conference

Set amidst a city rich with history, the 2015 Philadelphia Writers’ Conference made an impression that will last for years to come!

Motivational Monday: Keep Writing

Must keep writing My book won’t finish itself The characters would stay stagnant Unless I keep moving the story forward   Must keep editing Line by line Page by page Catching inconsistencies And grammar errors   Must keep focused On the destination While on the journey Believe in the art And the author creating it.

Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Writing Groups

WEEK THREE UPDATE: Writing can be a lonely art form.  We sit with our computers or empty notebook and wait for inspiration to hit us.  We become affixed to our need to create.  To leave something tangible, meaningful, and valuable behind when we depart this life…but we don’t have to go close ourselves off in order toContinue reading “Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Writing Groups”

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Ashore Thing

I’ve come so far Yet now’s the moment to decide Whether to find a way across Or remain isolated where I stand   Calm and serene As air meets water Nothing to fear but the unknown Does the depth of my will Keep my head above water   Shall I tread, ride, or fly InContinue reading “MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Ashore Thing”

Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Week Two

WEEK TWO UPDATE: The recipient of this week’s Petal of Appreciation is…me, myself, and I! This week I made a list of all the people I wanted to thank during this campaign. Some I’ve already sent letters to or written blog posts about, so I looked inward and realized how little I appreciate and valueContinue reading “Petals of Appreciation Campaign: Week Two”

Writing Prompt Wednesday: For the Dogs

This week’s Writing Prompt Wednesday has gone to the dogs! Use the image above as creative inspiration. Draft a short story, poem, song, or letter to the editor about an animal cruelty. Most importantly, don’t self edit as you go. Just write!

Motivational Monday: In Memorium

Along this uncertain path that is our life We keep moving forward despite the unknown The unstable ground and mist-streamed sky Halt our progress only temporarily   Forward we march toward our goals With determination, perseverance, and bravery Breaking through the clouds Though the journey may encounter danger We find peace in the knowledge that we areContinue reading “Motivational Monday: In Memorium”