Your favorite posts of 2014
In evaluating my various professional endeavors, I’ve spent some time over the past week looking at what people chose to read in 2014, and what …Read More
Category Archives: Writing
Book updates
If you read this blog daily, perhaps you’ve never thought “hey, I’d love to read even more of Laura’s musings!” But if you have, a …Read More
I crossed the NaNoWriMo finish line
In late April, 2010, I ran my first (and perhaps only) marathon. It was something I had wanted to do since becoming a runner about …Read More
Time confetti and NaNoWriMo
There are 168 hours in a week. Even if you work 40-plus hours, sleep 56, and spend a reasonable chunk of time on housework and …Read More
Hooray for a Happy Halloween
I have a column in today's USA Today called "Hooray for a Happy Halloween." (That link will take you there). I have a particular soft …Read More
NaNoWriMo, yes or no?
I have never officially participated in National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short. I did once write much of a novel between mid-October and …Read More
What I’m working on (and potentially hiring)
I have a few pieces in the hopper that I welcome help with (and I have the need for some contractors; see last paragraph). First …Read More
Which advice do I take?
Constructive feedback is a great thing. Especially if solicited (and sometimes even paid for), thoughtful critiques of one’s performance can help make any performance better. …Read More
What I’m working on: Daily reading rituals, idea files, keeping in touch
It’s Friday again, and here in PA it looks like it will be a beautiful weekend. I’m looking forward to some running, swimming, and hopefully …Read More
Noticing as the minutes feel less lousy
On Sunday morning I didn’t think I was in for a good run. I was tired. My legs felt heavy. But I hadn’t run on …Read More