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Shades of Milk and Honey
I enjoyed this book very much because it combined Jane Austen novels with magic. And since my novel for NaNo this year is also set in the Victorian era, I will have to reread Jane Austen’s work. My Favorite Quotes: It is not the knowledge of glamour which I guard; it is the art created …
It takes practice
Check this out. Great before and after pictures of what years of practice looks like.
The Short List
Trello has done wonders for me this year. But even then I have felt overwhelmed by the number of projects on my to-do list. So I combined my boards for a total of four: Writing, Short Stories, Artist’s Way, and Art Projects. And I started making goals for the week. Three to five small things …
The Letter Project–Letter to Theresa
Check out the letter I sent to Theresa. I drew Moomin characters created by Tove Jansson and Zentangles.
Okay? Okay.
I finally sat down and read “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green and then saw the movie. I’ve owned the book since October 2012, but I’ve been distracted by other books to read and writing and art projects. But with the movie looming, I didn’t want to repeat my mistake of watching the …
Trello
One of my writing friends introduced me to Trello, and it has been a useful tool to organize my writing and art projects. I’ve also started the Artist’s Way course again. My daily writing and art is going well. Finally on a seven-day streak of writing and making art every day. Happy National Poetry Month!
Taking Time
It is good to hear that other writers also write bad drafts at the beginning of a project. This post by Avi was a helpful reminder. It takes time to cultivate a good story.
The Sketchbook Project
I have decided to participate in The Sketchbook Project. My sketchbook has arrived in the mail, and now I’m working on what story I want to tell and illustrate. If you’re interested in participating, click here for more information.