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  • #NaNoWriMo Tribe: Proud of Us as the Finish Line Approaches

    November 28, 2018 /

      I know this doesn’t mean a lot to many people, but for the few of us who adore telling stories, I’m very proud of you. I wouldn’t be much good to anyone as a writing cheerleader if I didn’t actually participate in National Novel Writing Month and help encourage others to do the same. Haven’t you ever done something just for the love and sheer joy of it? While I’m still 7,000 words short of my goal, with tired eyes and a lot of coffee, I’ll continue until the bitter end…along with thousands and thousands of others of us who are all doing the same. Bonding with other writers…

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  • Guest Blogger: Author and Writer Mandy Eve-Barnett on NaNoWriMo

    November 18, 2018 /

    Happy Sunday, writers and readers! I am so pleased to introduce you to writer Mandy Eve-Barnett! We connected several years ago, as we both are writers and bloggers. Being in touch with and staying current with other writers is important as it helps push you and keeps you abreast of what others who share the same passion as you are doing. I hope you enjoy this Sunday Guest Blog. I’m certainly happy to have her share her writing journey with you, especially as we both strive to make a dent in #NaNoWriMo! To see Mandy Eve-Barnett’s books on Amazon, click here. To visit Mandy Eve-Barnett’s blog click here! * I…

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  • Podcasts from Steph’s Scribe

    November 16, 2018 /

    Last year I spent some time making a few Podcasts during National Novel Writing Month. In case you are interested, I am re-sharing them here, to get you moving. I have a lot of writing to catch up on this weekend, as it’s been a busy week on campus, but it’s important to try to always make time for our creativity. Additionally, I’m excited to share with you a guest blogger on Sunday. She has some good advice and experiences to pass along to you to keep you motivated. Hope you find these helpful, and have a wonderful weekend. FIRST PODCAST – INSPIRING YOU FOR NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH SECOND…

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Well, we made it to Friday🥳With so much uncertainty still floating all around us, sometimes you just gotta toss your head back and laugh. My wish for you today is that you have people around you who can make you belly-laugh. You know the kind of laughing I mean, right? The kind where you snort or cry or can’t catch your breath because it’s so damn funny????
Venice. 💕 #tbt
Annapolis has a lot of cool neighborhoods, and there are many on the water...including homes on rivers, creeks, and the Chesapeake Bay. I took this shot of Sherwood Forest from the boat in the fall. It was a beautiful day, and my camera was ready to capture the colors that were all around us.
Tired of being here, here in the cold,
FINALLY! Woo-hoo! An edited and complete manuscript is DONE and ready for beta readers!
Yesterday, I was able to get to the 100-page mark of editing my new novel (in stories). There were a couple of points where I got a little choked up reading the story—not at all expecting myself to react that way, as I wrote the words. Again, as I said last week, that’s what can happen when you put a little distance between yourself and the work.
Any other tea lovers out there? I’ve been watching a bunch of British movies lately, and it reminded me of all the high teas we enjoyed in London. You can probably guess from my posts that I’m going a bit stir crazy and I’m totally dreaming of our next trip. Until then, we’ll have to make our tea at home and watch shows/movies set around the world. Some recent favorites include: Emily in Paris, Cider with Rosie, Love and Friendship, Photograph, Island at War, Finding Joy, Grantchester, The Last Post, and Call the Midwife. #tbt
The truth about empty nest syndrome:
Wherever you go, go with all your heart. - Oliver Wendell Holmes
How It Started vs. How It’s Going—Hello, friends. 🤗 Well, I said I was going to finish editing my completed manuscript this weekend, and I did. Feeling relieved and happy to move on to the next phase.😏
Just a reminder that a handwritten love note or a homemade Valentine is a very special way to remind someone how you feel about them. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Be creative✍🏻🌈🌟
Among my many teaching duties on the docket for today, I also plan on editing more of my novel. That said, I thought I’d share a tip with writers. Some of the pages I am editing today I haven’t read since late fall. I put a lot of distance between the work and myself, and I can’t even begin to tell you how beneficial that is. To read it months later with new eyes helps writers correct things that need fixing. It also allows you to attack the work more objectively. When we get too close to our masterpieces, sometimes we can’t see what’s not clicking right in front of our face. It has also allowed me to appreciate the story thus far. And while it still needs some finessing, I feel certain I’m on the right track with this story and these characters. I’m quite fond of them.

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  • The 6 a.m Pledge for My Health November 4, 2020
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