Quick tip This post is going to be based off a lecture given by Brandon Sanderson at BYU. I am only going to mention a few things since I want to keep it short but if you are interested in hearing the entire lecture (and more) go to youtube and look up Brandon Sanderson Lectures on Writing. They are great! Okay now to get to the tip. What is writing about? When I was younger I thought I was a pretty good writer with a lot of natural talent (I have since wised up a bit). Now I believe writing is more like singing. You can have natural talent and once in a great while you get the person with a killer voice who drinks milk all the time and never warms up but usually the great signers are great because they practiced (yes that wonderful word everyone loves). But it's true. Brandon gives the metaphor tha...
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Mother's mission impossible. Okay so my mission is not impossible or at least the end mission that is. But it is impossible to keep the Tupperware lids off the floor and remember every door that needs to stay closed. That’s okay though because the end mission (raising a faithful child by loving and teaching her every day) is very possible. This post is a peak into my everyday life with my beautiful daughter Elizabeth and though it would be impossible to mention everything (she is very busy) I will give some highlights that happen nearly every day. I strive to wake at least an hour and a half before she normally wakes up so I can exercise. By the time I am finished with that (normally around 8) she wakes up ready to start the day. We have breakfast and often watch a signing time movie (something she ...
First blog post and why Hello everyone! My name is Melissa and I like to write. And when I say I like to write I really mean I LOVE to write. And when I say 'write' I really mean I like to write EVERYTHING- from song lyrics to fantasy novels and most everything in between. And though I do not profess to be a professional, I am excited to share the knowledge and tips and personal preferences I have accumulated over the years. So without further delay I will get to my first real blog post. Write what you love! So why are you writing? Well I write for expression and for the shear love of creation. And with that being my motivation I write more and I write better. I suppose if you are looking to make a lot of ...