The Things That Inspire Me: Desks

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A writer’s desk tells their story…

 

Printer's Writing Desk #potterybarn 64" wide x 32" deep x 30" high The writing desk has a single drawer with a drop-down front. The Tuscan chestnut finish is hand applied in layers, with distressing and burnished edges that give the desk the look of a well-loved antique.Were they messy or organized? Up to date or old-fashioned? Did they have bookcases near or did they write purely from their own inspiration? What other objects did they have on their desk besides their writing equipment? What inspired them?

 

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Poetry: How to Include it in Your Writing

Poetry and including poems in our writing is one of those interesting literary devices that is either loved or hated by both the writer and the reader.

As a writer,  I myself love a bit of poetry here and there. The chance to break away from writing my story and have a little fun jotting down a few rhymes is always a welcome break to the slow plod that is often storytelling. However, I have often wondered if readers love it just as much? Or would they simply skim over it and continue on reading the story?

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Time to Move On….

It is with a lot of prior thought that I am publishing this post today.

I took a look at my goals for this next year in Jan. (as I always try to do!) which
includes my writing goals. And I have made the decision to discontinue writing here on this little blog for now.

Not because I do not Absolutely, Positively Love sharing my writing inspirations on here with all of you, but because after much consideration, I have decided that I am ready to move on to some other, bigger projects.

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Writer’s Winter Blues

As these long, dark winter days start to feel endless, monotonous and mundane, I often find myself uninspired and lethargic when it comes to my writing. I like lots of light and getting out of doors often helps me organize my thoughts. Two things that we don’t see much of or can do in the winter!

Blue and White on snowy day

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The Things that Inspire Me: Books

When you are a writer, it is a given that one of your biggest inspirations is books!
Why would we want to write them, if we don’t love them to?

love letters hidden in our books, how many lovers did you have he he...
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The Top Five Things a New Year Means to a Writer

Fireworks chalk pastel on black construction paper

  1. A New Start on Finally Writing your Book
  2. A Whole Year Ahead to Explore Your Writing Ability
  3. Opportunities Yet Unknown
  4. Another Year to be Inspired All Over Again
  5. Fresh Determination to Use Your Talents and Gifts

(And Bonus! – A Totally New Chance to tackle that TBR pile! 🙂