Lately, writing has been like trying to get a car out of deep snow – my wheels turn as hard as they can, but the car doesn’t move. I’m on the way up out of it now, but the week down there has forced me to come up with new tactics for dealing what to … More What to Do When Writing Is Extra Hard
I normally write in the mornings, but since I didn’t (😫), I’m trying to catch up on my lunch break. It feels weird. My brain is on slow mode anyway, so switching gears from work mode to writing mode mid-day is a bit like the sloths in Zootopia. But every little bit adds to the … More Trying to Catch Up
Zilch. Zip. Zero. Nada. I got nothing done this weekend, and that includes a post for today. Or any day. Even knowing I need to do something (anything) if I want the depression to get better, I didn’t do it. It’s like being locked in a body that doesn’t quite listen to you – you … More I Got Nothing Done This Weekend
When it comes to getting someone to talk to you, I swear that people are like cats. The more you appear to be ignoring them or not wanting to interact with them, the more they want to talk to you. This week, I haven’t wanted to talk to anyone (Depression hits me like that), and … More The Best Way to Get Someone to Talk to You
I was doing ok, making progress. Then, depression hit hard. Numbing exhaustion alternating with crying jags hard. Just mustering the energy and motivation to write a stupidly short blog post is draining and difficult, and I hate that. It feels like every time I’m getting a good habit in place (whether it’s exercise, eating healthy, … More Depression Hit Hard This Week
Men rely on magazines and videos. Women have romance novels (well, and the other sometimes). After years of reading them and some time trying to write my own, I can see a definite pattern – what you might call the ingredients of the generic fantasy written for women. 6 Parts of a Standard Romance Novel … More The Generic Fantasy of Romance Novels
After the last few weeks of working on the book before and/or after work, my hands have started cramping off and on, and my back, shoulders, hips, and neck get stiff and achy. A lot. The cause is pretty obvious (I sit too much). The solution? I’m not so sure. How Do I Reduce Pain … More I Sit Too Much
You might assume Sarah Millican is a singer. Nope. She’s a stand-up comedian who is down-to-earth, dirty, and frickin’ hilarious. And, no, I’m not writing her a letter. I’m writing a book while listening to her shows. A SFW Sarah Millican Sample Here’s a sample. This one’s clean so that I don’t violate WordPress’ standards. … More Writing to Sarah Millican
Ever had someone yell at you for how you read? I have. And I’m not alone. I don’t know why, but some reading habits drive people crazy. 3 Common Weird Reading Habits Reading the End of Books First This one is my guilty pleasure, and, yes, I’ve been yelled at for it. I’m still not … More Reading Habits That Drive People Crazy
Today is the day, my friends. Friday is here, and to celebrate impending freedom, here are some fun Friday facts. 6 Facts about Friday The Definition Has Changed Friday is no longer merely a day of the week. It’s a symbol of approaching freedom. In fact, Friday has become such a symbolic word in the … More Happy Friday
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