I had other ideas for today's post, but I came across WithCindy's video on Youtube about the Asian Readathon she's created. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and I believe it's so important to broaden our reading and support the BIPOC and Asian communities. Photo by Mental Health America (MHA) on Pexels.com … Continue reading #AsianReadathon
This is the first of a series I'm trying to start (key word trying) called Life Inspiration. These are activities and challenges that have you focus on writing/understanding your writing through your own life. You write about yourself, your life, your goals, etc. It'll help you become a better writer and can help you set … Continue reading Life Inspiration: Make a Time Capsule Entry
Not only is tomorrow the first day of Fall (which is my favorite season) but tomorrow is also "Dear Diary Day." It's a day celebrating how we document our lives. When I was younger, I kept a few diaries. Not consistently. And I would forget for months at a time, but I would try. I … Continue reading Dear Diary Day
By the title you might think I've gone crazy. Either you understand what I'm talking about it or you don't and you think I'm just babbling. Kate Cavanaugh, one of my favorite authortubers, announced earlier this month that starting...well, tomorrow...she would be writing one million words in a year. Crazy. I know. But also brilliant. … Continue reading Half-a-Milwordy Challenge
Welcome to the 5th month of the year! I know things have been a bit messy this year, but I'm going to try to keep things as normal as possible for all us writers out there. (Even though this is late because of how weird my schedule is this week! Sorry everyone!) So this month, … Continue reading Happy Short Story Month
Hello stress, my name is Bee. This month was crazy. I visited family. I realized my new job is harder than I first thought. I got overwhelmed. I read three books. I wrote 6 blog posts. I attended book club meetings. I reached out to friends. I joined a gym and couldn't walk for a … Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo Wrap-Up 2019
It's the last week of Camp NaNoWriMo and I know there's a few of you out there freaking out because you haven't reached your goal yet. Have no fear, I'm here to help. With a Summer Camp Word Crawl. What's a Word Crawl? Penning from a similar real life activity (known as a pub crawl), … Continue reading Summer Camp Word Crawl
Now that it's summer, I can bet a lot of my fellow writers are tempted to just be lazy and fall of track. In fact, I almost forgot to write this post. The temps are now in the 90s, the sun is out for more hours than it's not, and there's a thousand things to … Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo
You know that point in your life when you understand the difference between being mad and being disappointed. Like, you always joke that it meant the same. When your mother said "I'm not mad, just disappointed," but it still felt like she was mad with being grounded for three weeks and the extra chores? I'm … Continue reading 85K in 90 Days Wrap Up 2019
If you have any idea what I’m talking about with this title you’re probably procrastinating your work right now (and honestly, same. I've probably barely started). For everyone else, let me explain. Official 85K Challenge Graphic from 85k90.com What is 85K in 90 Days 85k in 90 Days is an annual challenge for writers who … Continue reading The 85K in 90 Days Challenge
