Writing, Thoughts and Experiences
As part of black history month, the Women’s National Book Association, LA Chapter's Reading group (So Cal Readers) selected to read Yellow Wofe by Sadeqa Johnson The story instantly pulled me back in history and I wasn’t able to set it down until I finished reading the story of Pheby Delores, raised in on a... Continue Reading →
People keep saying that they wish 2020 would hurry up and end, as if by some force of magic, a new year will bring better tidings. While this year has been filled with fear and pain, the idea that all will be set right in the world when the clock strikes 12 on December 31st,... Continue Reading →
As a young girl, I dreamed of becoming an author. I wanted to write a book, submit it, and have it accepted by a publisher followed by becoming a top selling book. Finally ready to pursue my passion, I continued to write and plan. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I... Continue Reading →
It's November once again. That means it's NaNoWriMo, or National Write a Novel Month. Tis the season to break out the laptop and notebooks and get to writing. Personally, I dream about writing all year and in November, I make it happen. This year, I entered the month with a plan and outline. Normally a... Continue Reading →
The Women's National Book Association (WNBA) is an amazing community for writers, authors, and book lovers. As a lifetime writer and book lover, I was surprised that I had not heard of the WNBA before a year ago and so I thought I would share. The WNBA was originally founded in the year 1917 on... Continue Reading →
Reedsy, a site that provides tools for authors, also provides a weekly writing contest with no entry fee. Each week, a new series of prompts based on a selected topic are released with submissions due on Friday, or one week from the day the prompts are provided. Prize money of $50.00 is awarded to one... Continue Reading →
Lately, I have been swamped by writer's block. I've tried all the tricks and tips, but the motivation to write was fleeting. Sure, I whipped up a page here or there, but overall I've made little to no progress on any of my writing goals. So, I decided to challenge myself to select free contests... Continue Reading →
In 2010, I moved to Arizona after running away from a bad marriage. I left my home in Southern California, and made a new home in the desert. While I met some of the most amazing people, a part of me needed to come back to California. I think I had something to prove to... Continue Reading →
Often times, a novel takes on a life of it's own as the author is crafting it, and the final journey may be much different than the one you started on.
The stock photo and quote seemed fitting. So much in fact, that I decided to leave them. When I was a small child, I wanted to be a writer and that dream never faded, though it was lost for a time. This year, my goal is to finish the novel I am currently writing (working... Continue Reading →
Laurel E. Cole 