Hello, everyone! Welcome to May! How does it feel?I am excited to share that I was able to complete my goal for Camp NaNoWriMo; admittedly, I did end up changing it from 50,000 words to 45,000. But I am so proud of myself for having completed it! I was able to reach part 2 and… Continue reading Reading Authors who Become Controversial
Author: cskinnaird
Writer, journalist, blogger, and editor.
Based in Florida. Loves travel and Eastern spirituality.
Writes novels, poetry, short fiction.
Reaching a Goalpost
Hello friends,I am ALMOST at the end of my goal for Camp NaNoWriMo! After April, I will be resuming my lengthier posts on this blog, and be able to engage more with all of you once more.I fell behind for a couple of days, and decided to give myself a break and a pat on… Continue reading Reaching a Goalpost
Camp NaNo updates?
Hey everyone, how is your writing going? I’ve been busy working on my YA historical novel. I’m at about 35,000 words with a goal of 50k by end of April. This means I have to write about 1600 words a day until the month ends! Let me tell you, I am struggling. So far, what’s… Continue reading Camp NaNo updates?
The Atlas of Emotions
Good afternoon all, I've found a fun and useful resource! It's great for writing or self-work (self-work as in, working to improve yourself, via activites such as journaling, studying communication, or mindfulness exercises). It's called The Atlas of Emotions. The Atlas of Emotions shows the connection between an event happening, and the feeling that arises… Continue reading The Atlas of Emotions
Dream Journals for Inspiration
Good morning all, Yesterday I worked on my Camp NaNoWriMo writing project. Since it is a historical novel, there is the temptation while drafting to research a LOT, and get caught up in it (I LOVE research!). But, if I get too caught in research, then I wouldn't be hitting my quota of 800+ words… Continue reading Dream Journals for Inspiration
Book Review: The End of Evolution?
Happy April and happy spring, my friends! Today I am feeling a little under the weather, but I am excited for April, for Camp NaNoWriMo, and for the first book review of April! Today I am reviewing a controversial and scholarly nonfiction book, titled The End of Evolution? by Martin Lyons. Lyons is a local… Continue reading Book Review: The End of Evolution?
Camp NaNoWriMo!
My friends, I am excited to announce that for the first time ever, I will be participating in Camp NaNoWriMo! For those who don't know of it already, NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, and is a challenge wherein one tries to write 50,000 words in the month of November. Some people think it… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo!
Try it out!
Dear writers and readers, As I am busy writing and working on some projects, I would like to keep today's post short. My apologies for tardiness! The time change has been difficult for me to adapt to, leaving me tired and forgetful. Have you ever done a drawing or other media art piece of a… Continue reading Try it out!
Book Review: Haruki Murakami’s “After Dark”
Reviewing Haruki MurakamiHappy middle-of-the-week, all! Today I am feeling tired and it's tough to scrape myself off of my desk chair, while at the same time, it's a struggle to sit back down in it after time outside. There is something rough about being in an office day after day, for me, especially as spring… Continue reading Book Review: Haruki Murakami’s “After Dark”
“Sometimes Writer’s Block = Depression”
Hello, friends! My apologies for not posting yesterday, on Wednesday. I had a rough day, and am still somewhat going through it. But, I will be posting again on Wednesdays as usual, starting next week. In addition to reviewing After Dark by Haruki Murakami, who we discussed in another post, I'm going to be reviewing… Continue reading “Sometimes Writer’s Block = Depression”
Typing Madly 