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Hope :: Setting Small Goals

I don’t know about you, but I struggle with setting goals. A huge part of my struggle is that I don’t like setting small goals. On the flip side, the goals I tend to set are so far out of the realm of possibility that I become discouraged and don’t want to do anything anymore.Continue reading “Hope :: Setting Small Goals”

Education :: Character Building

This is probably my favorite part of writing. I’m not saying I’m the best at it or even all that great. Indeed, I see them clearly in my head, but I’m not sure I’m able to fully convey their looks and personalities in my writing. I have a huge imagination! I say all this toContinue reading “Education :: Character Building”

Hope :: My Plans

When I take a look at the next couple of months, I feel a little apprehension. Mostly, however, I feel excitement and a sense of readiness. I haven’t made any huge announcements online yet, so here goes! This coming Saturday will be my last night working as a security guard for a casino resort. AsContinue reading “Hope :: My Plans”

Education :: The Importance of Tense

Alli stood in the doorway. She holds out her hands and dropped the towel. The towel fell to the floor and clumps up. It had only been on the floor for a moment before she leans down and picked it up. Does your head hurt yet? Mine did just writing that. This can be howContinue reading “Education :: The Importance of Tense”

Hope :: Do Your Best

Now, reading that title, you might think I’m going to sit here and say, “Unless you’re doing everything perfectly, it’s not good enough.” Absolutely not. First of all, it’s impossible to be perfect. I strove for many years to come as close as possible. I fell short constantly and it left me feeling broken andContinue reading “Hope :: Do Your Best”

Hope :: What Breaks Your Heart?

I’d first like to start with an apology for my lack of blog posts last week. I have no excuse, except that time just seemed to get away from me! Today, I wanted to focus on what I shared with my Tikvah video last week. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, in additionContinue reading “Hope :: What Breaks Your Heart?”

Education :: Active vs. Passive Voice

Alexa was running down the road. Alexa ran down the road. Now read those sentences again and ask yourself: which one seems like there should be more? Usually, when we use passive voice, it lends itself to a finite statement. “Alexa was running down the road.” Yes, it’s an ‘action’ sentence as she is running,Continue reading “Education :: Active vs. Passive Voice”

Hope :: Selfishness vs. Self-Respect

The following words are not words that I came up with. I read them and felt the need to share them here with you. selfishness is putting the wants of yourself over the needs of others self-respect is putting the needs of yourself over the wants of others one is disregarding others, one is takingContinue reading “Hope :: Selfishness vs. Self-Respect”

Hope :: Past the Fear

I don’t know about you, but I’m afraid. A lot. Fear can actually be a good thing. In small doses and if it keeps you from doing something stupid. Fear can also keep you trapped and keep you from doing and being MORE. I don’t know what your “more” is, but I know we allContinue reading “Hope :: Past the Fear”

Education :: Cause and Effect

Every action and every division in a story has an effect on it. With a conflict/resolution situation, you want your writers to know what they want for their outcome so they can shape their story appropriately. You’ll want similar for cause and effect, but on a much smaller scale. This will also be played out veryContinue reading “Education :: Cause and Effect”