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The Gift of Critique

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Patricia Young

This has been a whirl wind month hasn’t it? Through all of the turmoil, I am extremely grateful to be able to sit still and write. An invaluable way for me to express myself yes, but to calm and focus … Continue reading →

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Writing Out of My Comfort Zone – With a Harley Davidson

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Patricia Young

The summer of 2016 has been one hell of a season for me. I’ve had many different experiences, none of which had anything to do with summertime. No vacations, camping trips or amusement parks – no my experiences have presented … Continue reading →

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Changes in Direction

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Patricia Young

As many of you know, his blog was created, because author Laura Munson said it would help build my platform. It was a major step for me in this journey as a writer. The idea of beginning a blog, much … Continue reading →

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Doing What is Necessary to Improve My Writing – While meeting some really great writers in the process!

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Patricia Young

Dear Reader, Last month I shared with you what I did to improve my writing. I was at a cross road – I was being coached one way, but being pulled in another. If you read what I did, you … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Creativity

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Patricia Young

Haven Alum Winter 2016 Blog Series by New York Times Best Selling Author Laura Munson You are published! That’s what the email said this morning. Can you be thrilled and humbled at the same time? If so, that is exactly what … Continue reading →

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Forgive me – it’s already February

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Patricia Young

Please forgive me dear readers; it was not my plan to neglect the blog this long. My goal is to post a minimum of twice per month. I do not wish to write simply to put words upon a page … Continue reading →

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