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What’s Different About This Month?

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Patricia Young

When I began to consider what I wanted or needed to write about this month, I realized how very different this month is compared to thirty days ago. Last month I wrote a piece about going to writing retreats and … Continue reading →

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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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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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