Writing
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Fifty thousand in a month? Maybe. Maybe not.
Ready or not, Writer, November is coming! What are your writing goals?
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Another summer winding down
Let's call this end-of-summer-depressed writer. I have the accoutrements... Short story collection. Moody music. Notebook and writing implement. Old baggy t-shirt and comfy sweats. But let me share some encouragement, too, while I…
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I was an awkward kid… #amwriting
So, I’ve decided to take part in NaNoWriMo, super informally. One of those people who don’t even intend to write a novel, but want to be motivated to write every day. I see…
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In the Middle, Words and Life
My words, like my life, are somewhere in a vast middle. Where do I go from here?
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Pen to Paper
Pen to paper. Or pencil to paper. Or fingers to keyboard. That’s the important thing, right? At least that’s what she said. And she should know. She teaches this stuff...
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A Porch, an Oriole, and a Comment… Yes, I AM a Writer
Who knew that taking to Facebook to share my pleasure over a surprise visit by an oriole would lead to one of those compliments a writer loves.
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Welcome to… Me?
It's like a new, blank notebook. Putting together MelindaVanRy.com. It's been an interesting year so far. Writing-wise. Well... can't say that there haven't been interesting things going on in the rest of my…
