This blog post is coming at you a little later than normal, because instead of using the time I had planned to write my recap of the Kansas City Writing Workshop… I used that time putting together AGENT SUBMISSIONS. You read that right, folks! (I’m still internally screaming.) Out of the three agents I verballyContinue reading “Kansas City Writing Workshop.”
Category Archives: Writing Journey
When did I know I wanted to be a writer?
When I was in the third grade, we were assigned a project that had several different options. I don’t remember what the exact project was–or what any of the other options were–all I remember is that there was a creative writing option, and I wrote a story about the Loch Ness Monster. (It’s possible theContinue reading “When did I know I wanted to be a writer?”
A follow up about routines.
This past week, I really tried to come up with some kind of writing routine that would work how I needed it to work. Turns out… It’s all about intentionality. Instead of trying to work against my natural night owl tendencies, I decided I would try to carve out some time in my evenings andContinue reading “A follow up about routines.”
Writing Rituals.
I recently received a question from a friend of mine. She asked, “Since you’re challenging yourself to write weekly, what do you do to make it more fun? Would you listen to music, make a favorite snack, or spontaneously break into dance halfway through your word quota?” The answer to this question differs slightly betweenContinue reading “Writing Rituals.”
Routines.
Thank you guys again for reading my AWP wrap-up posts! I know they were a lot longer than my usual posts, so if you read until the end, I am grateful! This past week, I’ve also had several people let me know that they are really enjoying reading these posts, and I’m so glad thatContinue reading “Routines.”
A Brief Interlude.
Remember that time I told you I planned to have several blog posts written and scheduled ahead just in case life got in the way, and that if I was unable to post, there would still be content? Oops. I know you may have been expecting the AWP Day 2 recap this week, but (asContinue reading “A Brief Interlude.”
AWP – Day 1.
Back in college, I would take some time the day before classes started to walk around campus and figure out where I needed to be for which class. Any Sterling people reading this might make fun of me (and several of you did back then), but even though it was a small college, I didn’tContinue reading “AWP – Day 1.”
AWP 2024.
After three full days of attending the AWP 2024 Conference, I am so exhausted (in the best way)—and there is so much to tell you! Seriously. I took 32 pages of notes. Let me tell you—when I say these were full days, I mean full. I attended five sessions each of the three days (soContinue reading “AWP 2024.”
Questions.
Hi friends! It’s been a couple of weeks since I published a blog post. In fact, you may have missed my last post, because I didn’t promote it on social media. My grandfather passed away a couple weeks ago, and it felt wrong to post about my blog during that time. It was also justContinue reading “Questions.”
Encouragement.
One of the things I’ve noticed about creativity is that when the words are flowing, and it seems like the story is almost telling itself, I feel really good. Like, I could do the writing equivalent of running a five-minute mile. I jokingly refer to it as “The Writer’s High.” I get really excited aboutContinue reading “Encouragement.”
Britnie Jenkins 