Tag: writing
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Inspiration
Where does inspiration come from? I’m sure most creative people have wondered this at least once in their life. And I’m sure most people have their own opinion of where inspiration comes from. I used to think inspiration came almost exclusively from experiences, especially grand experiences. And as a young writer, that was terrifying since…
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Taking a Break Versus Losing Your Motivation
We all need to take breaks. Breaks are important for mental, physical, and emotional health, as well as creativity. Sometimes, we know when we need a vacation. We feel tired, burnt out, and creatively spent. And sometimes, we don’t know – we just put out pens down quietly one day and don’t pick them up…
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A New Round of Publishing Updates?! March 3rd, 2023
I have a new round of publishing updates, as I prepare to publish my next novel!
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A Reluctant Publishing Update: October 25th, 2022
Two posts in one day… and I am VERY reluctant to post this one. However, it must be done, so here we are. I must push back my publishing date ONE final time. While trying to transfer my manuscript from the software I have been using to be printed, I have been experiencing technical issues.…
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People
The people you meet are either a reflection of the past or a guide toward the future. It’s difficult to know which, but… The reflections keep you in the past. They show you who you were. They are what you stubbornly cling to because you are too afraid to let go. The guides toward the…
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The Art Versus The Artist
Recently, a friend and I did a question-and-answer activity that I heard about on a podcast. This specific set of questions is scientifically said to strengthen the bond between two people, so naturally, I was curious. There were some very interesting questions, but the one really caught my attention and made me think: “Do you…
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My Abusive Relationship
Preface This is a personal essay that I wrote in the summer of 2020 during a difficult and crucially transitional time in my life. My Abusive Relationship I was in an abusive relationship. I have never said that to myself or anyone else, out loud or on paper, until now. That was harder to admit…
Savannah Watson 