6 Things the Writer in Me Wants to Tell the Mother in Me
There are times when
finding the right word usurps having the last word.
Pay attention. You’ll
blink and they’ll be out of the house. Small moments count.
There’s always a
story. Moods, distance, erratic behavior. . .always a story.
The best investment
you can make is to pour into character(s).
Growth as a parent
equates to that of countless edits. Take the time needed to make necessary
changes.
You can read about
how to excel at your job until your eyes dry out, but the best way to learn is
to practice.
6 Things the Mother in Me Wants to Tell the Writer in Me
Relationships are the
pulse of a good story.
Your children have a
tendency to surprise you. Characters shouldn’t be too predictable.
Like babies, solid
ideas take time to incubate.
You’ll poke your eye
out if you write to impress or seek validation from others.
Adjust your
expectations. Your baby will poop at the most inopportune times.
Nothing compares to
knowing you’ve invested your time in something meaningful. No matter if you’re
bombarded with advice, cut to shreds regarding your style, and/or judged ruthlessly
or relentlessly. Devotion to craft will reveal itself in time.
*Gearing up to announce GIVEAWAYS linked to THE DISAPPEARING
KEY that you’ll want to write home about!
**Would love for you to visit my guest post at Married with Fiction
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Oh, these are great, Wendy! Especially the one about adjusting expectations and poop.
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So cool you stopped by both places, Jeanette!
DeleteYes, I have to get my potty humor every now & again. ;-)
Hi Wendy, besides the poop business :) I enjoy small moments. They sure add up to a whole lot of moments that make a story wonderful!
ReplyDeleteEllie K.
It's been an unbelievable story here as well. Taking many notes.
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