My blog contradicts itself. On one hand, it began as a cry of ‘take me seriously!’ But on the other, it continually teaches me to not take myself too seriously – it lends itself to joking about my lack of exercise, the inability to balance life, and my love for a good cup of tea. …
Tag: novel
Camp NaNoWriMo Diary / April 2019
As I said here, April is the month of Camp NaNoWriMo, which I have participated in three times now. Every day, after doing some writing (or not, on some days), I wrote a little diary entry to keep track of my progress and feelings throughout the Camp. It’s not the end of April just yet, …
A Sunday Morning / Poem
1. the curtains are closed but the sun wakes her anyway. you cannot sleep away the sun – she lazily opens her eyes. dust filters through the air she reaches an arm out toward the sky. "today there will be no clouds" she says. 2. Sunday mornings – they are her own. 3. the kettle …
On Poetry that Works for You
I think poetry is good for the soul. I know, I know, it might not be everyone’s interest. But can I offer, timidly, that maybe you just haven’t found the right poem? When I was in high school I grew discouraged because I did not like Shakespeare. I also tried to get into Australian poetry, …
Mess / Poem
Last week I looked for the definition of ‘mess’ But it was hidden behind goals and forward motion. A few days later and all I could see was disorder When I was searching for ambition. Something small for a sunshiny Sunday, written by me. Sarah xx
The World of Reading Online
When I first began writing this post, I couldn’t decide on something. After writing 800 words, my mind was made up. Originally, I wasn’t sure whether I liked websites such as Wattpad. Wattpad is a reading and writing website. You can sign up for free (though there is a premium version that costs money), and …
It’s That Time Again
It’s that time again… Camp NaNoWriMo! I’ve set my goal, cleared my schedule (well, it didn’t really need clearing in the first place), and am ready to write. I’m ready to finish this novel that’s really more short story. I’m ready to like what I’ve written and send it out into the world. I’m motivated. …
