I feel pretty confident saying that most writers are fueled by chocolate, so when I found these organic chocolate gift baskets from Intentional Chocolate filled with dark chocolate Gogi berries, chocolate truffles and more, (their most popular items), I immediately thought of holiday gifts and one for my desk. Not only are these confections made with pure Hawaiian dark chocolate but they are infused with intention. So not only are you sending a delicious gift but you are sending good positive energy, visit Intentional Chocolate to read more how they are infusing chocolates with good intentions.
I'm willing to test the claims that dark chocolate, infused with intention, decreases stress, brings calmness to your life, enhances focus and increases energy. I'll start with a dark chocolate triangle filled with raspberry.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Content Writing
I am working on a new post on content writing based on a Writer's Digest article this month, but most likely I won't post it until tomorrow. If you've never considered content writing...it might be something to think about while you are waiting for your responses to query letter's you send out.
Just something to consider... this article on Buying American made Official Inaugural Collectibles took me less than 15 minutes to write and so far I've made since January, based on an hourly rate, $128.00 just on page views alone. While all my articles haven't done that well, I average, based on an hourly rate, $10-$12 per hour. Check in tomorrow for my full post on content writing.
Lovingly,
The Writing Nag
Just something to consider... this article on Buying American made Official Inaugural Collectibles took me less than 15 minutes to write and so far I've made since January, based on an hourly rate, $128.00 just on page views alone. While all my articles haven't done that well, I average, based on an hourly rate, $10-$12 per hour. Check in tomorrow for my full post on content writing.
Lovingly,
The Writing Nag
Monday, November 2, 2009
Scratch Anyway You Can
When once the itch of literature comes over a man (or woman), nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen. But if you have not a pen, I suppose you must scratch any way you can.
Samuel Lover, Handy Andy, 1842
I have off this morning which is two days off in a row, something I haven't had since I started working in the restaurant. This is my new schedule to accommodate my school work a little better and after the weekend's marathon 16 hours at the computer, my neck and my hands are aching. One thing I accomplished that I started last summer was putting all my poetry together; collecting, grouping and organizing it into separate documents. This has been really helpful in seeing where I am at the present moment and what I need to work on to visualize a collection.
I have also been reading a lot about creativity, the science behind it and techniques to use to develop self-discipline in your creative life. In The Woman's Book of Creativity, Dr. C. Diane Ealy writes, "Self-discipline is the key to coping with procrastination. While spontaneity is important in stimulating creativity, creating is hard work, requiring more self-discipline than any other endeavor."
One of the ways I'm creating self-discipline for the next three weeks is by working with another poet in a collaborative project. We are starting our project by emailing each other every day at least a couple of paragraphs about our creative process and our stumbling blocks and successes. Having this assignment every morning will put me right where I need to be. Ealy continues, "Sometimes we need a strict schedule to control our time and motivate us to work."
How does creating a schedule help your creative process? This week I'm doing an experiment and sticking to a schedule that includes creative time. I'll let you know how it goes.
Today a writing prompt to enrich your vocabulary. Use the following five words from The Words You Should Know by David Olsen. If you don't know them you might need to first do a little research. And then write a paragraph or a page using your new words.
Now get back to work!
Lovingly,
The Writing Nag
Samuel Lover, Handy Andy, 1842
I have off this morning which is two days off in a row, something I haven't had since I started working in the restaurant. This is my new schedule to accommodate my school work a little better and after the weekend's marathon 16 hours at the computer, my neck and my hands are aching. One thing I accomplished that I started last summer was putting all my poetry together; collecting, grouping and organizing it into separate documents. This has been really helpful in seeing where I am at the present moment and what I need to work on to visualize a collection.
I have also been reading a lot about creativity, the science behind it and techniques to use to develop self-discipline in your creative life. In The Woman's Book of Creativity, Dr. C. Diane Ealy writes, "Self-discipline is the key to coping with procrastination. While spontaneity is important in stimulating creativity, creating is hard work, requiring more self-discipline than any other endeavor."
One of the ways I'm creating self-discipline for the next three weeks is by working with another poet in a collaborative project. We are starting our project by emailing each other every day at least a couple of paragraphs about our creative process and our stumbling blocks and successes. Having this assignment every morning will put me right where I need to be. Ealy continues, "Sometimes we need a strict schedule to control our time and motivate us to work."
How does creating a schedule help your creative process? This week I'm doing an experiment and sticking to a schedule that includes creative time. I'll let you know how it goes.
Today a writing prompt to enrich your vocabulary. Use the following five words from The Words You Should Know by David Olsen. If you don't know them you might need to first do a little research. And then write a paragraph or a page using your new words.
- Rankle (verb)
- Recalcitrant (adjective)
- Amenity (noun)
- Purlieus (noun)
- Bumptious (adjective)
Now get back to work!
Lovingly,
The Writing Nag
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Happy Birthday Margaret!
My sister and I have birthdays within one day of each other, mine was yesterday, Margaret's is today, which meant we shared a party and a cake every year!
Happy Birthday Margaret!
Happy Birthday Margaret!
The thoughts of the moment
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable. Francis Bacon
My thoughts today I am knee deep in words, my science paper, my packet work for school and editing. I got an unexpected bonus the snow storm means we are closing the restaurant early so I have more hours to get my work done. No blogging until Monday though...see you then!
Lovingly,
The Writing Nag
Lovingly,
The Writing Nag
Monday, October 26, 2009
Submitting your work to a literary journal
How to Submit your creative writing to a Literary Journal
A quick reminder list before you send in your creative writing to a literary journal.For many creative writers submitting to a literary journal and getting published is a writing goal. These reminders will help you reach that goal.
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