Posts Tagged ‘writing’
Distractions
I’d like to preface this blog by telling everyone how much I love my mother and dispelling any notions you might have, based on some of my previous posts, that she’s anything short of amazing. She gave birth to me. Kidding! Well, she did give birth to me. (Or at least that’s the story she…
Read Moreunusual sources of inspiration
To date, I’ve written two novels, one published, one in revisions, both fiction. While both stories are make-believe, some of the characters, events, conversations etc. were inspired by true life events. For instance, my relationship with my mother, the dynamic between two or more friends, my own dating experiences and those of my friends, work environment…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day inspiration
I am behind on my blogging, but I like to think I have a decent excuse. I’ve had a very eventful couple of days. One of my very best friends came down from Boston and stayed with me from Wednesday night until Saturday morning. My friend and I (along with our other comrades in drinking) spent many…
Read Morehappy endings (in books)
The reason I put “in books” in parenthesis, is because, having a dirty mind, my first thought when I hear the phrase “happy ending” is not of Cinderella-like fairytales. And since I know many of you have dirty minds too, I wanted to clarify at the outset so you could get your minds out of…
Read MoreWriter’s Block – Experiment
I try to write a blog a week and since it’s been almost a week since I posted my last one, it’s about that time. Only problem is, I’m suffering from a bout of writer’s block. When others complain about this particular ailment, I usually suggest they sit in front of the computer and just…
Read Moreconstructive(?) criticism
Back in the 8th grade, I made the consequential decision to cut my cute bob-style hairdo into a bi-level (read: female mullet). I knew I’d made a mistake as soon as Donald (my hair stylist at the time) cut that first side of hair over my ear. But my grandma (“Nanny Tessie”) drove the point home when I returned to my house that afternoon. She…
Read MoreMeredith’s Top 10 Reasons for Writing Books
1. So that a “Meredith Schorr” search on Google will disclose more results, and my membership in the Buffy The Vampire Slayer fan Meetup group will get pushed towards the end. 2. To ‘out’ an ex-boyfriend’s dirty secrets via a character inspired by him. (even if he’ll never read the book or admit his dirty…
Read Moremultitasking
Since I’m going to be posting blogs regularly, I thought there were some things you should know about me. Although writing is my passion, it’s not what pays my bills (yet). I have fifteen years experience working as a trademark paralegal. In a nutshell, I assist in the clearance, prosecution, maintenance and protection of trademarks. …
Read MoreThe Hardest Part
I think I surprised some people by actually completing “Just Friends With Benefits”. Apparently, countless people talk about writing a book but never actually do. And others start writing and after ten pages get distracted by something on the television or a text message. Still others have a great premise for a book. They know…
Read MoreNANO OR NO-NO!
For those of you who do not know, November is National Novel Writing Month (“NANO”). The goal of NANO is to write a 50,000 word novel (approximately 175 pages) in a month. Participants sign up from all over the world and track their progress on individual online profiles. You are supposed to turn off your…
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