Tunnel (Vision) of Love

by KallieRoss | Feb 17, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing

Have you ever ridden the ‘Tunnel of Love’ at a carnival? It’s not that different from having tunnel vision. With both, there is one objective in sight and very little can disrupt the parties involved. I’ve always been in love with words, but...

Timeless

by KallieRoss | Feb 10, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing

Time is an idea we all wish we could tangibly hold, stretch, and manipulate into what we need it to be. Whether it’s lengthening our day or speeding up an hour-long conference call, there are times we wish we had a Tardis. In addition to feeling like...

For the LOVE… Of Writing

by KallieRoss | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Motivation, Writing, Writing Exercises

During the month of February, we’re reminded of all the people we love. The glittering hearts, chocolate overindulgence, and tents filled with bouquets on the side of the road are a flashing-red-neon-sign that we prioritize who/what we LOVE. I know you love your...

Not Ready or Chicken?

by KallieRoss | Jan 27, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing

How many times have you asked yourself ‘Am I ready’? Most days I wake up with that question on my mind. Facing the day, wrangling in the children, tackling the To Do list, supporting friends, high-fiving my husband, and writing relevant words are just a...

Outlines: The Bones of Your Story

by KallieRoss | Jan 26, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Writing, Writing Exercises

Morgan Wylie, Gaby Robbins, and I (Kallie Ross) are discussing different ways to outline your novel, why it’s important, and how it can help you write a better story. We all work in different ways, even though notecards are the best, and we can all learn from...

Type or Talk?

by KallieRoss | Jan 21, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing

Talk or type? Type or talk? Today, I’m recording a blog post through Dragon Dictation. The grammar can be pesky. And, I feel completely out of my comfort zone. The reason I decided to try the software, is because I love my technology and I love a good challenge....