Happy Family Day Weekend! I've written a blog for the League of Canadian Poets with some fun writing ideas for you and your family to try on the upcoming holiday! Or any day...for that matter! Enjoy! WRITING PROMPTS - The Writing Parent Blog SENDING LOVE FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!
Author: Vanessa Shields
Writer. Mother. Lover.
The Despise-Its – Real & Necessary Phases
Today I'm writing about the parts of the writing process that bring on a major case of the Despise-Its. These are the parts of the writing process that erupt like angry volcanos. The parts of the writing process when you just. can't. love. the. words. When you DESPISE every ounce of your project. When you… Continue reading The Despise-Its – Real & Necessary Phases
Tears for Fears and More
This time of year is hard for me. I'm tired - but not regular tired - shall I call it Winter-tired? My bones don't want to work with my muscles to do anything. My brain is a mess. My heart is heavy. As beautiful as this seemingly continuously falling snow is...my eyes see it but… Continue reading Tears for Fears and More
VANESSA SHIELDS 