writing – Sandi Layne

Happy New Year!

I don’t do serious New Year’s Resolutions. Instead, taking the example of a pastor of mine eons ago, I resolve NOT to do something. Once again, I herein resolve to avoid skydiving. I have my limits! And focus words? I don’t focus so well on a concept like that, even when I’m trying. I knowContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

Not so blank, now…

“You can’t edit a blank page.” If you’re a writer, it is very possible that someone has tossed this phrase your way. It may seem particularly unhelpful when you’re stuck in a paragraph, chapter…. Or a rut. But it’s true, nevertheless. This is why we have FIRST drafts. (Even if the first draft is ofContinue reading “Not so blank, now…”

25 YEARS

No, it’s not my wedding anniversary. The Spousal Unit and I celebrated thirty years of wedded bliss this past summer, which was lovely. But then, you might extend a bit of pity to the man. He didn’t marry a writer, but he’s married to one, now! Twenty-five years ago, on December 1, 1997, I beganContinue reading “25 YEARS”

Productivity…?

Yesterday was a day similar to other days that reminded me why I don’t do #NaNoWriMo officially. This time of year, less than a week until Thanksgiving with family holidays and such hard on that day’s heels, there’s a lot to do and coordinate with . . . gasp! . . . other people. I’veContinue reading “Productivity…?”