Tag: writing
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Bridge Burned?
Cancelling was the last thing I wanted to do. But sometimes you’ve got to stand up for your own worth.
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Not today, Anxiety!
Adepticon is full of opportunities to battle. So why is it that I’m always battling my anxiety?
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March Boldness Countdown
We’re halfway through March. Let’s review my BOLD acts for my Fiftieth Year. I’ve had this month’s boldness planned since January. It may seem like a repeat, but this one is so much bolder for me. When I did the one-shot I used a premade character, the majority of players were kids, and the added…
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Frustration
Anxiety can’t just tell me I’m disappointing real people. Let’s pile on fictional characters too!
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Get Lit Recap
If you get my Newsletter, you know that I had my first big book fair event as an author on Saturday. The Get Lit Grown Up Book Fair hosts authors, bookish vendors, bars, and food in various locations throughout the metroplex. I had never been to one as a reader either but had definitely wanted…
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TEP4 Begins
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TEP4 has begun. Over the next six months, I’ll be working to get Book Two of the Quest Therapy litRPG series out into the world!
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Bait and Switch
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It’s hard to trust people anymore. Everyone seems to have an ulterior motive and find sneaky ways to prey on hopeful individuals. Lesson learned: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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Gamifying Writing
The author shares their experience with Shut Up and Write sessions and how it has reinvigorated their writing process for Book Two. They explore 4thewords.com, which gamifies writing by challenging users to defeat monsters through word counts, enhancing motivation. The writer reflects on the utility of this method for maintaining momentum and tracking progress.
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Create Joy
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What does it mean to you when you hear the phrase “Create Joy”? I imagine most people desire to have joy in their lives. I know I do. Yet, we often do nothing about it, hoping joy will just land in our laps without effort on our part. And when it doesn’t? We grumble and…
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Showcase Recap
Saturday, I shared a table at the Garland public library’s author showcase. I prepped/planned for it for more than a week, ordering goodies at the last minute and even making some of my own. This is what I brought: Even with only one book under my belt, my half of the table was packed with…