Memories in the making. Colorado starts school much earlier than the states where I attended elementary school, which was in Illinois and then in Oregon. I always remember school beginning after Labor Day – literally. School started on a Tuesday after the holiday weekend. I didn’t carry a backpack. Nope, back in the early 70’s, … Continue reading
My guilt for ignoring my blog has lessened. I have focused on my creative writing for the past year and my first short story was published in the 2015 edition of RAIN Magazine. I had to immerse myself into rewriting and editing this piece of work. This poor little blog, straightenupandflywrite.com, was neglected while I … Continue reading
Many writers, including bloggers, wear multiple ‘hats’ as freelancers. Content creation is king on the world wide web. There are employment opportunities to work as a project manager/content writer for website development. I have been employed by marketing agencies and web developers in this hybrid position. I also volunteer to help my friends with personal … Continue reading
As the year begins anew, I am trying to balance my professional writing with my creative writing. Honestly, after blogging all day for others, or assisting someone through a resume process, I am burnt out and experience writing fatigue. The last thing I want to do is sit at a computer during my free time, … Continue reading
This infographic offers some great advice for creating interesting, relevant blog content. I know that I need to blog more. I get bogged down with my business writing and I have neglected my fun writing. Hey, it is a new year. I plan on taking more time to write just for the joy of writing. … Continue reading
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This year, I decided to embrace NaNoWriMo with gusto. I cut back on my blogging – personal and professional – and haven’t accepted new clients for website content, resumes, and LinkedIn set-ups. I have focused on creative writing and jumped into waters of self-discovery head first. I was inspired from a visit by author Jennifer Egan, … Continue reading
– 10 Step Guide to Better Blogging – The attached article provides ten practical steps to improve your blog. It is important to be concise and quotable. Content, though, still rules. Fresh, original content will definitely lift your blog up out of the cacophony of ‘noise’ that bombards the typical viewer. As a blogger, you … Continue reading
Writing can be tough. I have hit the writer’s block head-on, stunned by the impact. When I am literally at a loss for words, procrastination affects my time management. When I designate a block of time to work on my creative writing, something or someone creates an unforeseen distraction; a distraction I willingly accept. When … Continue reading
Overcoming the Blank Page Syndrome – Writers understand the struggle of completing a first draft. The blank page is intimidating, even for a seasoned writer. Time and again, I hear the sage advice to just sit down and write. Sounds easy, right? Well, it isn’t. I have to fight the urge to stay focused. I … Continue reading
Straighten Up and Fly Write 