Rumination

Rumination

Rumination

Also known as ruminating or what really goes on in a writer’s mind If I have to tell you what rumination is, just know that it’s a terrible malady that I have found myself doing a lot of lately. Rumination is the act of turning negative thoughts over in your mind again and again. Sometimes building a snowman of angst. Therefore, this rumination thing is a bad thing. (When I went to look at the other descriptions of what it is I found equally unpleasant answers) Suffice it to say, I really have to stop. These are the things I

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Inspired Writing

Inspired Writing

Inspired writing begins when an author sees, hears, or experiences something that must be explored. I can only speak for myself, but I will examine something or take a photo or video of it in order to pursue that inspiration. Case in point: these images from my recent trip during the holidays. These images play a big part in a scene I wrote in my new book for the World of Daegries series. (And by the way, I will be updating the word counter on the front page soon!) Sometimes it can be a snippet of a conversation or a

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