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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Category: Publishing

On Writing · Publishing

My Favourite Blogs

March 28, 2012 Vanessa Shields

I didn't blog last Tuesday. I couldn't. I was tired. I was half asleep in bed with Miller when the thought to write my truth moonwalked through my mind. I want to share with you the writing blogs that I subscribe to. Everyday I get at least six posts from the different blogs. They are… Continue reading My Favourite Blogs

On Writing · Publishing

Rejections Suck but Don’t Stop Writing

March 13, 2012 Vanessa Shields

I'd like to take you through my week in rejections. Last Friday, I received a rejection letter via e-mail. I've taken the name of the competition out of the letter as well as the person who's name was at the bottom of the message. Dear Entrant: Thank you for entering THE CONTEST. Although your essay… Continue reading Rejections Suck but Don’t Stop Writing

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Read my Guest Post on the Black Moss Press site!

February 29, 2012 Vanessa Shields

My thoughts on poetry... http://www.blackmosspress.com/?p=1897 Thank you, Marty and Kate for posting this! Long live poetry!!!!

On Writing · Publishing

Being Expandable

February 22, 2012 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

I've been thinking about how expandable I've had to be this past week. How in such short, thin slices of time, life can (and will) change. Expandability is a necessary 'ability' in my world. Not just on my waist line either. (I joke.) I need to have the ability to expand my mind, my space,… Continue reading Being Expandable

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