The internet is a virtual time suck. Sad to say, it offers too much of a temptation for me. With a few clicks on the keyboard, I can discover endless sources of research for my WIP, catch up with my friends on their fantastic blogs, find great writing advice, not to mention all the social…
to Sherrie and Beth, for checking in and showing their kindness. It has meant more than you can know. I escaped… © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
Well, it’s here. Valentine’s Day. We’re supposed to be all red and pink and swirly and giggly and confess our love from the top of the universe. Gulp. That’s a lot of pressure. Valentine’s Day. These two words filled me with dread when I was in high school. It was the day…
It is said to start the story at the point of action, even, dare I say, in the middle of the action. As long as the start of the the story isn’t too far into the action to confuse the reader. There are many ways to go about it. But, how does the…
I’ve been up since 2 in the morning and haven’t been able to sleep. All I could think about was what it must be like, to be Barack Obama, taking charge on this day. For his family, most particularly his daughters, whose lives are forever changed. And what what it must be like to be…
I like using need to use SHARP pointed pencils or FINE point pens to write notes along my manuscript. The crisp lines of the words help me think. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
I’ve been focused on trying to clean out some computer folders. Of course I was sidetracked with the holiday pictures, most particularly this photo of my dining room (where I do most of my writing). If you take away the pink IKEA chairs, add wreaths and greenery, it could almost be Martha Stewart worthy….
One of my favorite family movies is Akeelah and the Bee. This powerful movie shows how an unlikely community unites to support a smart, determined eleven-year-old spelling dynamo to follow her dream of becoming a Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. If you want to see commitment, courage, conflict, action, drama, fear of failure, inspiration and…
Now, this is what I’m talking about! Thanks to Lorie Ann Grover for sharing this fun, inspirational video so we can start off the New Year right. How many movies can you name in this video? Happy New Year! © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney…
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