Tag Archives: #amwriting

Learning my lesson

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Melanie Eden

I’ve been churning out words fairly consistently for the last few days. Thursday was a bit of a flop because of plans, but I had been planning on getting back on track – and even getting a little bit ahead … Continue reading →

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Creating a new (temporary) routine

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Melanie Eden

For the last few years that I’ve done Nano, I’ve taken almost the entire month off of work. The first year that I attempted to do this writing challenge while still working full time – I felt like I was … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Editing

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Melanie Eden

Editing sucks.  Its the bane of my existence, regardless of knowing how essential that it is to the writing process.  There is no possible way to avoid doing it, we’re only human and we all make mistakes, and there is … Continue reading →

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After Nanowrimo / Christmas & what’s next

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Melanie Eden

I wanted to write a blog post all through the month of November – to get my thoughts out about Nanowrimo, and how this year was different from last year for me – but no time felt like the right … Continue reading →

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The ultimate revision quest

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Melanie Eden

I’m more then half way through writing the rough draft of my story, and last week I realized that I have a whole lot of fixing I need to do.  Like start at the beginning and re-work the whole story … Continue reading →

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Not comfortable

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Melanie Eden

Its one of those days. I’ve gotten up early, and come downstairs to my trusty chaise. Opened up my front window curtain to let in the morning sunshine, and booted up the lappy. After spending the obligatory time on social … Continue reading →

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Goals for 2014 – Family Reunion

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Melanie Eden

New inspiration for old projects is something that happens to me on  a regular basis.  I write because there are things that I want to read, and no one has written what I’ve thought of yet.   I’ve started projects … Continue reading →

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Time keeps on slippin’

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Melanie Eden

Life is funny.  I always feel like there are so many things going on, and despite having time to do the things I want to do, I always feel like there isn’t quite enough time to all of the things I … Continue reading →

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Switching gears

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Melanie Eden

Being up and awake early is always the way I like to start my day when I want to get writing done.  I like the silence and stillness of the morning before the chaos and rushing of the afternoon hits. … Continue reading →

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Finding the time

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Melanie Eden

The hardest thing for me when it comes to writing, is finding the time.  I’ve been working a lot lately, and when I finally do get home, its in time to head to bed.  The last thing on my mind … Continue reading →

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