by Lauren | May 10, 2020 | writing
Searching for those Small Acts The last several weeks have been hard. I’ve limited my social media time, and limited my news-watching time. There’s an awful lot that feels like it’s spinning out of control, and there’s a lot happening in... by Lauren | Jan 24, 2020 | art, writing
It’s been a while since I wrote a post. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, and in a funk. I’d spiraled down to that place where I walk around in my slippers muttering (or hollering), “Why do I DO THIS? Why do I bother with ANY of this?!” This... by Lauren | Jun 13, 2019 | writing
Sometimes the hardest thing about writing is just finishing the dang book. I recently read an article where the author argued “If it takes you more than a year to write a book, then you’re doing it wrong.” My boyfriend said, “You should be... by Lauren | May 8, 2019 | writing
This post originally appeared over at bluecrowpublishing.com, in a slightly different version. Caution: Excellent publishing advice ahead. A couple of weekends ago, I was pleased to be a part of the NC Writers’ Network Spring Conference in Greensboro, NC. This annual...