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Tag: On Writing

On Writing

Tuesday’s Truths

February 8, 2012 Vanessa Shields

Spaghetti squash and ballet. These are two things that are greatly impacting my life these days. I had a bowl of spaghetti squash mixed with butter, fresh tomatoes, fresh parmesan cheese and roasted red peppers for dinner tonight. I ate this delicious meal after doing an hour of intense ballet conditioning (a la 'element ballet… Continue reading Tuesday’s Truths

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Under Construction

February 3, 2012 Vanessa Shields

I feel like I need to wear an 'under construction' sign around my neck. My new schedule - the one where I spend TWO WHOLE DAYS A WEEK DEDICATED TO WRITING - begins next week. I think until then, I'm a total walking mess. I think it's because I'm so excited about starting this new… Continue reading Under Construction

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Your Writing BFF

January 24, 2012 Vanessa Shields

Who do you talk to about your writing? I mean the deep, inner-turmoil over a tiny character trait kinda talk or the elated reaction to your main character supplying you with a brilliant conflict as you write (like it wasn't really from you but from the character herself) type of conversation?  Today's Truth is that… Continue reading Your Writing BFF

On Writing

Tuesday’s Truths

January 18, 2012 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

It's 8:15pm and about ten minutes ago while sitting on my couch reading a new book, I remembered that today is Tuesday. Tuesday's I write my special blog: Tuesday's Truths. I suppose it should follow that today's truth should be something along the lines of 'I forget things as important as my weekly blog'. Alas,… Continue reading Tuesday’s Truths

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