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Thursday Things

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. Today is the start of National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNo or NaNoWriMo). I do plan to participate, but I’m not sure I’ll get much writing done today. 2. I have all three kids home today due to various … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

Today’s muse comes from this super inspiring post on the Operation Awesome blog. The post talks about how writers are strong and not neurotic. Speaking for myself, I do tend to be obsessive about certain things—like checking my email, folding … Continue reading →

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Fixing-up Friday

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

As many of you know, we’ve been fixing up the shed in preparation to turn it into a craft/writing room for me. Yesterday was a glorious day for the electrician came and fixed the old wiring (it wasn’t right) and … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

I don’t have a link to an inspiring post because today’s inspiration comes from the SCBWI AZ “Welcome to Our House Conference” I attended on Saturday. It was great! I learned quite a bit about marketing and MG and YA … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

Another month has passed away and a new month is born. What wonderful things will October have in store? Only the passing of each day will tell. On this wonderful morning, the muse brings inspiration from the always inspiring Dawn … Continue reading →

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Writing Words on Wednesday

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

Sylvia Plath said, “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” This quote hit home for me the other day and gave me a light bulb moment. First of all, for those of you who don’t know, I used to do … Continue reading →

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Writing Words on Wednesday

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about plotting and writing in general. I’ve looked back on how my writing has changed over the years (yeah, I’ve been doing this a LONG time). When I first started writing, I just … Continue reading →

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Words on Wednesday

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. I haven’t gotten much writing done the last couple of days. Mostly due to sickness. I caught a cold or some such virus from my adorable niece on Saturday. My brother and sister-in-law warned me their baby was sick, … Continue reading →

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Words on Wednesday

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

First of all, I’m LOVING WriteOnCon this year! The theme is Back to Basics, and I’ve learned more than I thought I would. I’m not saying I think I know it all or anything, but I thought I knew pretty … Continue reading →

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Words on Wednesday

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s K’s 11th birthday today. She got her presents yesterday since they came in the mail and she just couldn’t wait until today—she wanted to play with them and knew she’d have to go to school this morning and not … Continue reading →

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