Category Archives: life

Perfect Writing Weather

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Christi

The sun has been out full force these past few days. But last month around this time, the skies were gray and the air was cold and the clouds insisted on throwing rain and sleet–perfect weather, really, since I had … Continue reading →

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What She Wants

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Christi

She wakes early on a Sunday, when she wants to sleep in, and mumbles that an hour and a half of Yoga is asking too much. Still, she moves downstairs in bare feet and loose clothing and quiet. She hopes, … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Memoir and a Prompt

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Christi

When I first set out to write seriously, I cranked out essay after essay, believing I could never make up an entire story from scratch, much less a novel, but I had plenty of life experience to share. Now, I … Continue reading →

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Here and Now.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Christi

I had a totally different post in mind for today, one in which I would go blathering on about the great weekend I had working on my novel, how I was lucky to have spent two nights away with little … Continue reading →

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The Road Map of Writing (Redirect)

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Christi

The road to publication is a winding, twisting path. Whether you aim to see your work in print or online, listed in the pages of the journal of your dreams, or mentioned in the New York Times, you’re likely to … Continue reading →

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