Tag Archives: #totd

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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Finding my spot

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Melanie Eden

The boyfriend and I moved to a new place two years ago, and I’ve been looking for a spot since then.  I spent time at the kitchen table, and tried working outside both on my patio and on our cute … 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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Focus on Creating

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Melanie Eden

Everyone has a different technique, a unique set of steps that they follow to get themselves into the right mindset to begin creating.  In art, this can be scribbling a few lines on a piece of blank paper, and in … Continue reading →

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How Writing is like Friendship

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Melanie Eden

Its sort of a strange way to look at it, but I find this to be very true with the projects I work on.  Sometimes when your really into your writing, you find yourself spending all your time with it. … Continue reading →

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New Ideas, and Old Thoughts

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Melanie Eden

Its been too long since I’ve had time to just sit and relax for a full day. Happily, today was one of those days. I was able to spend the whole morning outside enjoying the sun, and the silence until … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Planning

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Melanie Eden

I like the idea of planning what I write. I love the look of a clean new piece of paper or a crisp clear computer screen, all fresh and ready to take down whatever pops into my mind. I love … Continue reading →

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