The idea of only writing because you love it pops up in writer conversations all the time. The ideal is usually spewed by someone who has been writing for decades with nominal success. The frustration and disappointment are palpable. “Real writers would write whether they were making money or not.” Let’s get this straight: I’ve…
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The romance of writing—as a mom
When the world goes back to normal, mothers who write will still be fighting little hands batting at our screens. We may never have the romantic writing careers we dreamed of as little girls. But we are lucky—we have so much more.
It takes a village to make a book baby
Yesterday, the final files were uploaded for our first-ever fiction project: Fireside. I’m just blown away by the commitment of this group.
You don’t have to be broken to create.
Being healthy is not a liability. I think many creatives feel like they need to be tortured to create. But that doesn’t have to be the process. We deserve more.
You don’t need to justify your reality.
It’s not your job to prove to others why being a Mom Who Writes is difficult. It’s just not. That’s why our amazing group exists. We get you, and we support you.
Announcing Fireside: Modern Legends and Lore
Fireside, the first fiction collection from Moms Who Write, will come out in early October! The vision for this book is creepy, paranormal, and all things spooky. Give us moons, witches, retold folklore, ghosts, and everything in between. Unlike our other projects, this will NOT be a charity project. We can pay for your work. Scare us. Give us nightmares. We’re here for it.
Back to School: How to ease in, adjust and regroup
Summer is hard for parents. It may take time to ease back into writing life again when the kids go back to school. That’s okay. Give yourself the time you need.
Ernest Hemingway: How to Learn from a Legend
Last week was the birthday of legendary author Ernest Hemingway. And while we’re a little late to the party, we would be remiss—as a blog for writers by writers—to ignore the day entirely. A Brief Bio Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899 in Illinois. His writing journey began in high school where he…
The person you’re sending that message to is a human.
Humans are impacted by their relationships and interactions with other humans. Words matter, regardless of how they come at you. Words can save (or end) a life.
Slow is not stagnant– it’s progress.
Slow is not stagnant. A little movement can mean a lot over the course of a week. A month. A year. Those small steps get faster as you get stronger. Let’s talk.