3 Things Necessary for the Writer’s Journey
We writers can be a peculiar lot. We make up all kinds of rules and excuses and myths around our creative pursuits. Kitchen table, not office. Scrivener, not Word. Coffee, not tea. Pencil,… Read More
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Three Things… Every Writer Needs
1. A Room of One’s Own. Your room could be a tiny table smooshed into the laundry room. It could be the living room couch after the kids are in bed. It… Read More
3 Things I Need to STOP DOING So I Can Write Already!
I procrastinate. There. I said it. Usually I can pull out of my procrastination haze and complete whatever task I’m avoiding in just under the wire. It’s the fear of consequences that gets me… Read More
3 Things I Need to Stop Doing and Write Instead
Every writer has the best intentions. (I’m going to finally write that novel. Yay me!) A lot of writers have overly ambitious intentions. (I am going to write a bestselling novel this weekend.… Read More
Three things I need to stop doing (so I can start writing)
We all have roadblocks on the way to getting our butts in the chair. Usually this stuff manifests in the form of the 9-5, the kidlets, sleep. But there are more insidious (aka… Read More
Confessional Classic: What Makes Me Put A Book Down
We’re reaching back into the archives this week, reposting some of our favorite articles from the year. We’ll be back next week with a new year and new work. In the meantime, though,… Read More
Confessional Classic: 3 Things… for Arm Hair Raising Moments
Christmas is just around the corner, and we here at The Parking Lot Confessional hope you’re spending the time you want with the ones who matter most. That’s exactly what we’re doing. Don’t… Read More
Confessional Classic: 3 Tips to Make Your Writing Stronger
The PLC is on vacation, please to be enjoying some of our favorite posts from the vault. Happy Holidays! This week’s 3 Things… theme is 3 Things I wish I’d known then. Here… Read More
3 Things This (or any other) Writer Wants for Xmas
‘Tis the season to be making a list, checking it twice, giving it to a beta reader, revising it, and eventually going out shopping to fill it. Dad’s are easy. Anything gadgety, and… Read More
Free Gifts To Give Your Writer This Christmas
Black Friday’s history. Cyber Monday’s deals ended last night at midnight. You’re broke. Spent all your dosh on custom-designed Snuggies for everyone in your extended family. 40% off was too good a deal… Read More
