I’ve been an active member of my local writing critique group since March 2014. They helped restart my writing engine after I’d stored it away for too many years. They encouraged me to keep working on projects I thought should be shelved. They highlighted places in my work where I’ve been sloppy and suggested waysContinueContinue reading “Top 3 Tips for How To Give, Ask for, and Take Critiques”
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Eulogy for a Laptop
I don’t tend to be a sentimental person, and I’ve never been accused of being overly-demonstrative. I suffer loss—true loss—on the inside and bear it privately. Today, I make an exception for a (relatively) long-time companion. A battle buddy. A steadfast confidant who has kept my secrets, listened to my stories, sang my favorite melodies,ContinueContinue reading “Eulogy for a Laptop”
The Waiting Cursor
I am a writer. You’ve no idea how long that phrase sat on my screen, the cursor blinking at me while I decided what should come next. It reminds me of a turn signal on a car that just sits at an abandoned intersection. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting for another vehicle to approach and validate theContinueContinue reading “The Waiting Cursor”
D.M. Domosea 