I’m a mood writer. I never really knew what that was until I joined the online writing community. It’s a strength I’ve come to cherish, even if it’s chaotic. I’m owning it.
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National Poetry Day Roundup: Why we love these poets
Yesterday was National Poetry Day! Yes, we are a day late. No one ever said poets were prompt. To celebrate, the Admin Team rounded up a batch of poets from our Facebook group to show off their craft.
Writer Mom Limericks by Moms Who Write
We had a blast creating a bunch of limericks yesterday! It’s St. Patrick’s Day and we’re feeling silly and poetic. Plus, who doesn’t love a good limerick?
Moms Who Write: Why we fell in love with writing
Valentine’s Day–the day for love. The day to celebrate your love interest, the love of your life. To sing about the love that drives your passion and lights a fire in your heart. Are you thinking about the same love as us? I’m sure you are. Today we celebrate…our love for writing.
Children’s chapter books by Moms Who Write
In our last Moms Who Write book list, we highlighted some of the most exciting children’s picture books. In this edition, we’re moving on up and sharing our favorite children’s chapter books for ages 7 to 10 and middle grade readers.
Create more writing income with short pieces
Now, the pay for your short works most likely won’t be life-changing, especially not right away. Though, when you consider the time needed to create these pieces, it’s a no-brainer; why not earn extra cash for your writing.
Living a creative writing career as a mom
Creative writing careers are not for the faint of heart. Writers of all sorts understand that creativity is not always consistent or stable or fun. Sometimes it makes us manic, catatonic. It encourages us to question our life and purpose daily, even before the critics reach our ears.
Favorite writing quotes for 2022
To writers, words are everything. We live them, we breathe them. We try to change the world and inspire emotional revelations with every flip of the pen and tap of the keys. Writers are suckers for words. So naturally, writers are also suckers for a good old-fashioned inspirational writing quote.
Why writing shorter pieces brings big success
As a writer, publishing a finished piece of work is the ultimate goal. A feeling of ecstasy and accomplishment. It’s an intrinsic sensation of achievement unlike any other emotion you’ll experience in your writing journey. But when you don’t finish something– when none of your projects are near publication quality and you’re constantly stuck in…
Holiday books for families by Moms Who Write
I can still remember the holiday books I read with my family as a child. They were some of my most treasured traditions. We’d curl up near the tree, or spread out amid decorations and wrappings on the carpet. My dad would do his silliest Santa impressions and narrate in deep, nostalgic tones. Holiday books…