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The rush and mystery of writing

November 26, 2019 / patriciakirsch / Leave a comment

       Last month, I was scraping every corner of my mind and imagination to come up with an idea for NaNoWriMo. I jotted notes, went back to old writing and asked my husband for help. But I had the hardest time, and it was nearly November first before I decided I wanted to … Continue reading The rush and mystery of writing

Choosing your beta readers

October 24, 2019 / patriciakirsch / Leave a comment

  If you're a writer, and especially a published author, you've probably used beta readers. Maybe you've even been one. So how do you choose your readers? I've been a writer since childhood and used to allow only a few special people to read my poetry and short stories. I've always been extremely shy about … Continue reading Choosing your beta readers

Can we force inspiration?

October 17, 2019 / patriciakirsch / 4 Comments

  It's that time of the year for me again. Mid-October, close enough to November and the beginning of NaNoWriMo. If I sign up, this will be my sixth year participating. I love the challenge and deadline of this competition. 50,000 words in 30 days. In my earlier days of writing, I never thought I … Continue reading Can we force inspiration?

A Writer Writes

October 9, 2019 / patriciakirsch / Leave a comment

  How much do you love writing? Do you love to write? Do you love talking about writing? Do you love having written? Seeing your finished product in print or listed on Amazon? If you lost your ability to put pen to paper or type, would you voice it all to continue your passion? I … Continue reading A Writer Writes

How important is money to you?

September 20, 2019 / patriciakirsch / 4 Comments

  I've never cared that much about money. That doesn't mean I've never had dreams of winning the lottery or making it big with my writing. But from an early age, I knew I was the kind of person who would never have a high-powered career and make everyone jealous of my disposable income that … Continue reading How important is money to you?

Love your authentic self

September 13, 2019 / patriciakirsch / Leave a comment

What is authentic? The definition describes the word as an adjective that means real or genuine and not counterfeit. Synonyms include honest, legitimate, real, true and valid. I love this word and always try to be authentic to myself and everything I do, including my writing. I believe most artists and writers believe in and … Continue reading Love your authentic self

Hope and a free read

August 14, 2019 / patriciakirsch / Leave a comment

I'm sitting here wondering if I should use this post as a therapy session of sorts for myself. If you read my last post, you know that I've been battling fear and depression, and procrastination which leads to self-doubt and guilt. It's all nothing new to me and some times are harder than others. But … Continue reading Hope and a free read

The bigger, better realities of life

July 15, 2019 / patriciakirsch / Leave a comment

  Depression is a real thing. So is fear and procrastination. But you know they're all real and you may have experienced them yourself. So why write about them? Because they are all trying to not only knock me down but keep me there. They don't want me to thrive. They don't want me to … Continue reading The bigger, better realities of life

Who else hates rewriting, editing and rewriting some more?

May 29, 2019 / patriciakirsch / Leave a comment

       I'm going to be honest here. I hate rewriting. I hate editing and I'm pretty sure most writers feel the same way. Sure, there are those odd, admirable writers who love writing that first draft but also love writing the second, third and fourth drafts too. Not me.      I love … Continue reading Who else hates rewriting, editing and rewriting some more?

See Me…for real

May 16, 2019 / patriciakirsch / 2 Comments

If you didn't read my last post, (and chances are good you didn't), you don't know that I promised I would finally publish that long overdue second book within a week. And I did--on the seventh day. I already admitted I'm a procrastinator. 🙂 Technically, it was a bit easier this time since I already … Continue reading See Me…for real

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I'm a reader, writer, indie author and always a dreamer. I love writing stories with flawed characters, complicated relationships and hopeful endings. I'm also an introvert and INFJ. I love sharing my thoughts and experiences and hope to meet and inspire others.

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