This post isn’t so much about writing; it’s more of a PSA about mental health. I had one of those mild breakdowns this week, and this is one way of working through it, and if it helps someone else along the way, awesome. Ever get that not-good-enough feeling? I know I do. I complain about … Continue reading A Writer’s Woes like a Rockpile
Category: Writer’s Woes
Good Writing Goes Beyond Genre
What is good writing? To me, I define good writing as having clarity, cohesion, and coherence. (I feel like I read that in a writing book, the 3 C's...but I can't remember for the life of me where.) Good writing, as the title suggests, goes beyond genre. Whether it's a fiction book, personal essay, newspaper … Continue reading Good Writing Goes Beyond Genre
Self-Discovery
Today I made a self-discovery. I am extremely prone to bitterness before my first cup of coffee. Funny how we suddenly realize something about our own personalities. I’ve heard that the hardest person to know is yourself; that’s true. We think we know why we do things, but do we? Or do we lie to … Continue reading Self-Discovery