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Moving Past What If.7 comments

uppington wrote 2 days ago: It’s been an interesting day. Early this morning I took my eldest offspring down to the DMV so … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Fear, Goals, Publication, Query Letters

Why the North American Dust Bunny is the Writer's Friend3 comments

uppington wrote 1 week ago: Hunting around in the dusty corners of my mind for a bit of wisdom or inspiration to share this morn … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Creativity, dust bunnies, Writing Challenge

Facing Writing Fears33 comments

uppington wrote 1 week ago: I read a great blog post yesterday over at  Deadline Dames about facing your fears in your writing. … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Writing Challenge, Fear

When Muses Turn Ugly12 comments

uppington wrote 2 weeks ago: I think my muse hates me. At the very least, she takes pleasure in tormenting me – taunting, t … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Characters, Muse, Revision

The EWG and What is a Writer To Do About It?5 comments

uppington wrote 3 weeks ago: “All experience is an arch where through gleams that untravelled world whose margin fades fore … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Goals, perfectionism, perseverance, Publication, Writing Goals

Braving the Finish Line8 comments

uppington wrote 3 weeks ago: It is Friday, writers of the blogosphere.  And you know what that means.   A step away from the mund … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Goals, Intention, Procrastination, Revision, Writing Challenge, Writing Goals

Free Book (And an Interview with Trudy J. Morgan-Cole)7 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: I am delighted to announce the release of By the Rivers of Brooklyn, by Trudy J. Morgan-Cole. Trudy … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Publication, Trudy J Morgan-Cole, By the Rivers of Brooklyn

Reality Splat19 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: “Insanity: repeating the same action over and over again, and expecting different results. … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Acceptance, Communication, Muse

All Things Good. At Least for Today.14 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: Friday.  It’s been a long and busy week, but I am officially off the clock for the rest of the … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Novels, Intention, Revision, Writing Challenge, Goals, Muse

Plotting on a Thursday7 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: “This must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays. ” ~ Douglas Adams It … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Plotting, writing

The Weekend of Our Intent12 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: Saturday morning.  I’m leisurely drinking my coffee, smelling the fresh mountain air spilling … more →

Tags: Writing Life, writing, Intention, Revision, Excuses, Writing Challenge, Goals, Writing Goals

Invisible Ink - More Write on the River5 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: Monday morning, and for once I’m not going anywhere in a hurry.  Kids are still sleeping, I do … more →

Tags: Writing Life, writing, Novels, Muse, Writers Conference, Write on the River, Brian McDonald

And the Weekend Challenge is...10 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: So, it’s the long weekend.  The sunshine is warm, the sky is blue, all manner of adventures aw … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Writing Challenge, Goals

More Write on the River3 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: Fortunately, I came back from the conference with more than inspiration.   It was wonderful while it … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Writing Challenge, Inspiration, Writers Conference, Write on the River, donald maass

What Does Success Mean to You?8 comments

uppington wrote 1 month ago: “I write for the page. “  Don DeLillo The Keynote Speaker at Write on the River was Jess Walter, a b … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Inspiration, jess walter, Northeast Washington, Novels, perseverance, Publishing, Write on the River, Writers Conference

Inspiration From Write on the River4 comments

uppington wrote 2 months ago: I am home.  The people who live here tell me I am still a little wound up; I suspect that they are r … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Inspiration, Writing Goals, Writers Conference, Write on the River

Weekend Challenge9 comments

uppington wrote 2 months ago: Aha!  You thought, ’she’s at a conference.  We’re free this weekend.’  Not s … more →

Tags: Writing Life, Writing Challenge, Writers Conference

Serving the Writing God7 comments

uppington wrote 2 months ago: “Again and again I therefore admonish my students in Europe and America: Don’t aim at su … more →

Tags: Writing Life, writing, Revision, Motivation, Victor Frankl

Life: the 'Splendid Torch'2 comments

uppington wrote 2 months ago: “This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty … more →

Tags: Writing Life, writing, Writing Challenge, Goals, Inspiration


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