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“…[W]riting is a solitary effort, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one — and that is the real gift of feedback” (p. 4)
The word “feedback” sends my heart racing in excitement and throws my stomach in a lurch at the same time, a feeling similar to…
Kelly O'Connor McNees talks about her debut novel, The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott, and offers a bit of advice for new writers:
...[I]f you think you’d like to be a writer, write. Don’t wait.
Come read the rest of the interview and leave a com…
Thanks for including me in the Editor's Picks - with such a great group of Women Writers. I'm honored!
Thanks for starting this discussion, Victoria. Congrats again to Diana Duke! And, I, too, can't wait to read the other submissions.
Here's the link to my essay:
Mother and Writer. There are days when, like opposing forces, these two sides of me sit…
Madison, WI She Writes First Birthday Bash! at Cool Beans Coffee House
June 29, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Celebrating She Writes Big She-Bang Madison style.
I'm honored to host Cathryn Grant on my blog with one of her original flash fiction pieces based on a word prompt. Check it out: "Non-violent Crime."
I invited Beth Hoffman, author of the New York Times Bestseller Saving CeeCee Honeycutt to answer a few questions about her writing and about her touching story of CeeCee: http://wp.me/pycY5-lz.
Not only did she share some of her writing experience…
Oh, I love these quote and I love Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. I am going to pick up The Writing Life. Thanks for this post!
Check out an Interview with Beth Hoffman (author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt): http://wp.me/pycY5-lz
Then, drop your name in the comments. You might win an autographed copy of her NY Times Bestseller, or a set of audio CD's.
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt i…
Here's a shout out to two women who offer great writing and much support. I love having them in my writers' circle!
E. Victoria Flynn, who spearheads Mother Writers, the group, and designed the awesome logo. She blogs at Penny Jar and Mama's Experi…
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Christi Craig's Blog
Review of Joni B. Cole's book, Toxic Feedback (& Giveaway!)
“…[W]riting is a solitary effort, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one — and that is the real gift of feedback” (p. 4)
The word “feedback” sends my heart racing in excitement and throws my stomach in a lurch at the same time, a feeling similar to the last time I rode a Ferris wheel.
On the ride up, I giggled in anticipation. When we crested the top and then started our descent, I gripped the safety bar. A few times around on that thing and I started to feel weary, even a little sick;… Continue
The word “feedback” sends my heart racing in excitement and throws my stomach in a lurch at the same time, a feeling similar to the last time I rode a Ferris wheel.
On the ride up, I giggled in anticipation. When we crested the top and then started our descent, I gripped the safety bar. A few times around on that thing and I started to feel weary, even a little sick;… Continue
Posted on August 29, 2010 at 7:14pm —
On Writing, Readers, and Louisa May Alcott
Kelly O'Connor McNees talks about her debut novel, The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott, and offers a bit of advice for new writers:
...[I]f you think you’d like to be a writer, write. Don’t wait.
Come read the rest of the interview and leave a comment to win a copy of her novel: http://bit.ly/bjW8Dd
...[I]f you think you’d like to be a writer, write. Don’t wait.
Come read the rest of the interview and leave a comment to win a copy of her novel: http://bit.ly/bjW8Dd
Posted on August 8, 2010 at 7:16am —
Guest Post and Flash Fiction
I'm honored to host Cathryn Grant on my blog with one of her original flash fiction pieces based on a word prompt. Check it out: "Non-violent Crime."
Posted on June 4, 2010 at 10:04am —
Interview with Author, Beth Hoffman and book giveaway
I invited Beth Hoffman, author of the New York Times Bestseller Saving CeeCee Honeycutt to answer a few questions about her writing and about her touching story of CeeCee: http://wp.me/pycY5-lz.
Not only did she share some of her writing experience, but she also offered to give away an autographed copy of her NY Times Bestseller and a set of audio CD's. Stop by my blog, read a little about Beth Hoffman and her book, and simply leave a comment (you can… Continue
Not only did she share some of her writing experience, but she also offered to give away an autographed copy of her NY Times Bestseller and a set of audio CD's. Stop by my blog, read a little about Beth Hoffman and her book, and simply leave a comment (you can… Continue
Posted on May 8, 2010 at 7:59pm —
Happy. Content. Peaceful.
In response to a blog award (Happiness 101) and a writing prompt about happiness, I asked myself: What makes me happy?
Then, I wrote.
Happy.
Then, I wrote.
Happy.
Posted on January 31, 2010 at 7:13pm —
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 5:21pm on May 7, 2010,
Tania Pryputniewicz said… - Christi, I'm pretty new to Twitter, but I enjoyed the Redbook interview you posted a link to--with Allison Winn Scotch. I loved when she said: "I couldn’t have written Time of My Life, the break-out book of my career, without understanding that resonating bass note of unconditional love that we have for our children..."
- At 8:15pm on April 8, 2010,
Kamy Wicoff said… - Christi, loved your shout-outs!! Thanks for taking part.
- At 11:13am on October 25, 2009,
Kate O'Mara said… - Hi Christi,
Wonderful! If I don't find you on NaNoWriMo.org buddies... please find me. misskatenwa
- At 1:18pm on October 20, 2009,
Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos said… - Thanks, Christi! I'll check out your blog, too...
- At 3:20am on October 13, 2009,
Margaret "Meg" Adams said… - Thanks, Christi. I have always wanted to go midwest...one of these days I'll pick up a bike and head across the country. I'm enjoying your blog :)
- At 11:56am on September 28, 2009,
Ginger B. Collins said… - That non-MFA thing had me bummed out for a while, but then someone pointed out that unless I wanted to teach, I could spent that money attending conferences and meeting agents. I took that advice. It was a much better way to spend my time and my money!
Ginger B.
http://coppertopcollins.blogspot.com
www.gingerbcollins.com
- At 12:04pm on August 17, 2009,
charlotte gordon said… - Thanks, Christi. Now, I am reading about you. Wisconsin, EMily Post lots of cool stuff!
- At 11:20am on August 7, 2009,
E Victoria Flynn said… - Hi Christi,
I just wanted to let you know I started a new group called Mother Writer! here on She Writes. Thought you might like to check it out.
-V
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