Tag: Writing

  • The Pressure I Think I Needed

    The Pressure I Think I Needed

    A couple of months ago, as I continued my search for a writing critique group in the Madison area, I stumbled upon Madison Writers’ Studio. I hemmed and hawed for awhile, trying to decide whether or not to pull the plug, apply, and make the investment. Instead, I joined a virtual (and free!) writing group…

  • Why I Write

    Why I Write

    For those of you who subscribe to my monthly-ish newsletter, you know that in 2015 I am making time to write. It might sound crazy to you, that I’m giving up T.V. time and reading time in order to write a novel that may or may not ever be published, so I thought I’d share…

  • My Word of the Year for 2015

    My Word of the Year for 2015

    I never chose a word of the year for 2014. If I had to choose one retroactively, it would be “survive.” We survived downsizing from house to apartment. I survived over-committing myself and two separate job changes. It was a tough year, in which I constantly felt like I was making no progress, but in…