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Make This Summer Something To Write About

I remember clearly the sense of dread that filled me each year with the approach of Labor Day. (I'm dating myself, but when I was young, school didn't start until after the last official care-free day of summer.) I wasn't worried about fitting in, finding my classroom, liking my teacher, or giving myself away as fashion-challenged as I confidently walked the hallways in my First Day Of School Outfit (rivaled in hideousness only by the Picture Day Outfit). Instead, what I nervously anticipated…See More
May 27, 2012
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Jessica Rachel commented on the blog post 'How to Write Memoir? 1. Forget Writing Prompts and Exercises 2. Stake Out Your Territory'
"I read The Memoir Project! It captured one of my issues so perfectly: perpetually seeking out prompts and writing advice but never really accomplishing anything. After reading the book, I felt more challenged to PUT DOWN THE MEMOIR BOOKS. And write.…"
Feb 14, 2012
Jessica Rachel commented on the blog post 'I could only write my memoir…After my mother had died'
"I just published a memoir about growing up with a progressive, terminal illness that was supposed to claim my life before the age of ten. I think what allowed me to finally share my story with others was my mom sharing her diary with me. Her move…"
Feb 9, 2012
Jessica Rachel commented on the blog post 'Why I Write YA'
"My high school experience was paradoxical...on the one hand, I lived it fully, with academic successes, an active cheerleading life, and all the typical teenage drama. On the other hand, though, I was barely hanging on - I went to the hospital every…"
Feb 9, 2012
Jessica Rachel commented on the group 'Spiritual and Inspirational Writing'
"I am celebrating a huge triumph...I've published my memoir about growing up with a genetic disease that was supposed to take my life before the age of 10! (It does include a significant personal faith component.) I've become frustrated…"
Feb 3, 2012
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Spiritual and Inspirational Writing

For all of us exploring, dabbling or publishing in the exploding spiritual, inspirational market, this is the place for creative, editorial and sisterly support.
Feb 3, 2012
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Jessica Rachel replied to the discussion 'Other chronic (illness, pain) writers out there?'
"Sorry about that - it works now. May I link to your blog on my blog's page?"
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Jessica Rachel replied to the discussion 'Other chronic (illness, pain) writers out there?'
"I'm getting ready to self-publish my book about life with a rare disease. I have definitely used spirituality as a tool to help me through a life that is (thus far) three times longer than doctors ever imagined. Check out…"
Apr 7, 2011
Jessica Rachel replied to the discussion 'Six Word Memoir Contest: "Why I Write"'
"You should learn from my mistakes."
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Life, love and letting go.....

A place to express how you feel from day to day. Share challenges, joys, pain, tears and laughter
Apr 7, 2011
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Jessica Rachel replied to the discussion 'What's Your 6-Word Memoir on Love & Heartbreak?'
"Loved at sixteen. Married him. Damn."
Apr 7, 2011
Jessica Rachel replied to the discussion 'She Writes Title Workshop'
"Roller Skating with Rickets (and Other Paradoxes of Life with Genetic Disease)   For a description, check out www.rollerskatingwithrickets.com"
Apr 7, 2011
Kamy Wicoff left a comment for Jessica Rachel
"Hi Jessica and welcome to She Writes! I hope you find this a supportive and productive place to be. A good way to dive in is to check out the groups -- there are groups for just about every genre and interest, and you can also start your own. Warm…"
Jul 23, 2010
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Jul 23, 2010
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Who I am:
http://www.rollerskatingwithrickets.com/blog/

This blog is about my quest to live. When I was born, my parents were told my life expectancy was 10 years. Now, as I approach three times that, I increasingly deal with living with a disease that will eventually destroy all my organs. Though I often see the word "suffer" in connection with my disease, I take my cue from the musical "Rent": "To you, and you, and you and you and you, to those who are living with, living with, living with...not dying from disease."
Media outlets that I currently write for:
I work as an editor currently, and have previously worked as a proofreader and editor for various companies and publications.
My writing is:
Nonfiction, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts
Services I offer to other writers:
I've worked in the publishing business (primarily as a proofreader) for several years, and occasionally proofread other writers' work.
I found out about She Writes from:
a friend

Jessica Rachel's Blog

Make This Summer Something To Write About

Posted on May 27, 2012 at 10:45am 0 Comments

I remember clearly the sense of dread that filled me each year with the approach of Labor Day. (I'm dating myself, but when I was young, school didn't start until after the last official care-free day of summer.) I wasn't worried about fitting in, finding my classroom, liking my teacher, or giving myself away as fashion-challenged as I confidently walked the hallways in my First Day Of School Outfit (rivaled in hideousness only by the Picture Day Outfit). Instead, what I nervously…

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At 9:18am on July 23, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Jessica, Adding my voice to the welcome. If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group.

Hope you enjoy the site!

Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters, The Language of Light, a Bellwether Prize finalist, and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
At 8:22am on July 23, 2010, Kamy Wicoff said…
Hi Jessica and welcome to She Writes! I hope you find this a supportive and productive place to be. A good way to dive in is to check out the groups -- there are groups for just about every genre and interest, and you can also start your own.

Warm best,
Kamy
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