It feels like everyone and their great-Grandpa, once removed uses a vision board. I used to think it was about having magazine cutouts of a mansion and…… Read more “Vision Boards”
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Putting a W.I.P. Aside
So for the longest, I’ve heard of people saying how it’s important to put your manuscript aside for at least a month after working on it. I…… Read more “Putting a W.I.P. Aside”
Recognized for Previous Work
While at work one of my co-workers approached me and asked if I’d ever written stories for the ‘Hooked’ app. He’d downloaded it over the weekend and…… Read more “Recognized for Previous Work”
Authors I’ve Met: The Absent Author
For me, it’s always exciting to meet authors. If I go to a book signing and connect with the person who spent countless hours creating characters, I’ll…… Read more “Authors I’ve Met: The Absent Author”
Plan Even Though You Pants
So I know some of us plot, some of us pants, and some plants (plot a little and pants a little). No matter how you write plan…… Read more “Plan Even Though You Pants”
Life at The High On Wattpad
Life at the High is a teen thriller that is on Wattpad.com
Story Ideas
Here is how I come up with ideas for stories in my daily life.
Keep Learning about Writing
I know you read the title and thought, ‘Okay Carmen don’t get too preachy.’ I promise I’m here to inspire, not lecture. I just want you to…… Read more “Keep Learning about Writing”
Review: The Power of Words
I just finished reading the poetry book titled The Power of Words by Lakisha Hubbard-Williams. This book of poetry will tug at your heart and use it…… Read more “Review: The Power of Words”
My Walk to Publix
Stepping outside I notice there is so much going on. The trees are really noisy. It’s like they’re trying to beat up my ear drums, but I won’t let them.
I notice a metal nature destroyer coming up the rock driveway path to the Ivy Hall building. The driver says low curses as their car bounces around like something on the Flintstones. My heart hurts. They should cherish each rock as if it were a part of their being.
Carmen Norris 