Insecure Writers want to know: What are your pet peeves when reading/writing/editing?
What really gets stuck in my computer keys is this mindset, usually by non-writers, that writing a story is easy. Now wait! We are …
What is one valuable lesson you’ve learned since you started writing?Insecure Writers want to know
So many valuable lessons, so much still to learn. I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned since beginning to write is to believe in …
The Need for a Book Synopsis to Clear the Brain
Journaling about Spring Did you ever get to the point that you’ve been looking at the same material over and over and perhaps it was time to step back and …
Ellen Gable Hrkach, Historical Catholic Fiction Writer
Welcome, everyone, to my Adventures in Writing Blog. I am honored to have with me today Ellen Gable Hrkach, an award-winning historical Catholic fiction writer. Ellen has published 4 …
Scholarships: Where to find Money for Returning to or Beginning College
Money for College Education Attending college is expensive. Money was another reason I attended a community college. Seven people. One paycheck. Community colleges are less expensive than four-year institutions. But …
Writers: Know Thyself
If only this would work! Just as there are many ways to outline a novel or memoir, there are many ways to set up a writing routine. Finding the time …
Learning Illuminates Life
Changed my mind. I don’t want to go to school. Life itself is a journey. Recording life’s adventures is different from writing about them. I’ve been recording my family’s adventures …