Category Archives: Reflections

Goals, Goals, Goals…

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Lucy

Ever since Nanowrimo, I’ve been trying to finish my manuscript. By “trying to finish,” I really mean thinking a lot about how I should be writing, but not actually doing a lot of writing. The fact that I have left a … Continue reading →

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First Draft, Check!

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Lucy

Earlier this week I finished my rough draft of Whispers. And there was much rejoicing. The draft topped out at just over 60,000 words. Funny how it took me a month to write 50,000 words, and nine months to write … Continue reading →

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Perfecting My Multi-Tasking Skills

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Lucy

Life after graduation is weird. I have way more free time now than a few months ago, when I was working myself to death finishing my graduate porfolio, but I’m by no means idle. Doing a lot of good work … Continue reading →

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Lucy, Master of Writing

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Lucy

Saturday at noon, I graduated with my masters in Writing. I’m now officially done with school, which means I’m also done with the job that actually paid me money. Which means, it’s on now. The next few months should be … Continue reading →

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In Love with the Library

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Lucy

After a staggering 5+ year stint of forgetting libraries existed, I’ve finally rediscovered them. This is all thanks to one of my roommates and friends, MaryEllen, for dragging my butt over to our local branch. The trip itself is a … Continue reading →

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Setting Priorities

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Lucy

Write to Publish was a great experience for a lot of reasons, but a few things really stood out. Among them, the answer Lilith Saintcrow gave when asked how full-time mothers can fit in time for writing. The answer can … Continue reading →

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Embracing Imperfections

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Lucy

When I was in high school, I took immaculate care of my books.  They were pristine, perfect, display-ready models of all I wanted to achieve in life (my dream has always been to have a book published, preferably successfully).  Now, … Continue reading →

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Summer Ups and Downs

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Lucy

My summer was mixed with amazing periods of writing bliss, followed by weeks of never opening Word.  I worked in spurts, and they were very productive, I just wish I’d had more of them. I’m two chapters into the edit/rewrite … Continue reading →

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