by KallieRoss | Jul 15, 2016 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing
I’m not even going to try to use horseback riding metaphors in an attempt to paint a picture of me constantly being bucked off my calendar when it comes to writing. But, I will point out that recently writing has mirrored the struggle of keeping my shoes tied....
by KallieRoss | Feb 13, 2016 | Blog, Motivation, Writing
Auto-: a combining form meaning “self,” “same,” “spontaneous,” used in the formation of compound words. Biography: a written account of another person’s life. Have you ever considered writing an autobiography? I would argue that my life isn’t interesting...
by KallieRoss | Feb 5, 2016 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Normal Is Boring, Writing
We love putting our characters smack-dab in the middle of a fork in the road. When they struggle with deciding between right and wrong, it makes them relatable. There’s something about this type of moral dilemma that compels readers to race from chapter to...
by KallieRoss | Jan 14, 2016 | Blog, Motivation, Normal Is Boring, Writing
I’ve been all talk these first few weeks of 2016. I was hoping the motivational jargon coming out of my mouth would inspire written words. Alas, I’ve only allowed myself to be distracted and aloof. I’m ’bout to get my rear in gear, and...
by KallieRoss | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog, Motivation, Normal Is Boring, Writing
Passion is something that we all want in our lives. The word passion makes me think of thrilling and exhilarating things, like rollercoasters (I’m addicted and would ride them over and over if they’d let me) and first kisses. Passion isn’t bad, but...
by KallieRoss | Jan 2, 2016 | Blog, Motivation, Writing
The new year is here and no matter how hard we try we can’t go back. I’m resolved to step away from Netflix and its holiday haze, and plan to step into a year of action: creative, physical, and spiritual action! Some of us *points finger at self* have set...
