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I’ll take “Questions that have no answer,” for $500, Alex

by NatashaDeen | Jan 9, 2019 | Failure Wins, Ramblings, Wednesday Woe, Writing

And of course that question would be, “What is the correct way to write a book?” I think this is the question that keeps writers up at night, whether we’re published or not. Is there a right way to write a book? Sure, there are LOADS of How-To books...

Petit a petit, l’oiseau fait son nid

by NatashaDeen | Jan 2, 2019 | Failure Wins, Writing

Which translates to, “little by little, the bird builds its nest.” Okay, I’m relying on Google for the translation on this, but I think it’s a very good mantra for 2019. Little by little, don’t rush, don’t fuss, it’s okay to...

September 23rd…

by NatashaDeen | Sep 23, 2018 | Failure Wins, Writing

And no writing to be had. Lots of thinking and pondering and researching, but no writing. Sometimes, I think that’s the most difficult part of being a writer”being still and patient while the story mixes itself together…

A good reminder

by NatashaDeen | Sep 2, 2018 | Failure Wins, Life, Writing

I heard a Margaret Atwood quote, “Remember trees don’t grow from air, they grow from dirt,” which reminded me that the best way to grow things is to add fertilizer, and all of it was an encouraging shot in the arm as I slog through this...

Wait, I thought this was supposed to be easy

by NatashaDeen | Aug 31, 2018 | Failure Wins, Life, Writing

I figured out my story’s plotline and I have a chapter-by-chapter outline…so why does the writing feel like someone is taking out my wisdom teeth with a dull spoon? Oh. Right. Because I’m trying to write **perfect** out of the gate, because I’m...

Not counting my chickens (but I may be patting them on the head)

by NatashaDeen | Aug 16, 2018 | Failure Wins, Life, Writing

Okay, I think I’ve got the story idea that will become a manuscript, and that’s all I’m going to say until I type “the end.” 😛

I’ll take “Questions that have no answer,” for $500, Alex

Petit a petit, l’oiseau fait son nid

September 23rd…

A good reminder

Wait, I thought this was supposed to be easy

Not counting my chickens (but I may be patting them on the head)

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