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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Author: Vanessa Shields

Writer. Mother. Lover.
On Writing

Sleeping vs Writing

February 12, 2013 Vanessa Shields7 Comments

I used to be able to stay up all night and write. I used to write 10-page university papers the night before they were due - and get As. I used to be able to finish drafts, edit, read, revise, start new drafts in the wee hours of the morning. Now? I can't stay up… Continue reading Sleeping vs Writing

On Writing · Publishing

February Guest Writer – Christopher Lawrence Menard

February 11, 2013 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

Christopher Lawrence Menard has been writing since before I've known him. And I've known him since I was fourteen. (That's alotta years, y'all.) I will say it out loud (screaming and jumping up and down) that he is my best friend and my writing best friend. (What's in a writing BFF? Let me tell you… Continue reading February Guest Writer – Christopher Lawrence Menard

Contests · On Writing

And the Winner Is…!

February 6, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

And the winner of the gold writing journal is: BEV G For her delightful, insightful and honestly beautiful answer to the question of 'bring vs. take'. Hers is the best answer. EVER. Here is her answer: Hi Vanessa: this is the first time I have written anything where I had to think about things other… Continue reading And the Winner Is…!

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