Tag Archives: Writing

Do You Really Need To Spend Money on a Writing Retreats to Write?

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Patricia Young

Are you a writer? Then yes, yes you can, IF you want to. But the amount you spend is up to you, and I’m not just talking about the money. The amount of time is important, is it for an … Continue reading →

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I Came For The Sunrise

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Patricia Young

A bit of insight into this months post: I was given a great gift, for six full days in Cape Cod. I was given time, freedom and the beauty of the ocean to write. It was off season, so the … Continue reading →

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Sitting With My Muse On The Veranda

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Patricia Young

It’s at times you least expect wonderful – that it sneaks up on you. When it’s cold and grey. The sleet has chased all the sparrows back under the safety and warmth of the awnings. That’s when the magic happens. … 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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And I Am Thankful

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Patricia Young

My belly is full. Breakfast was free – and I am thankful. I followed the directions and used a cast iron waffle maker – it took two minutes, quick, easy and delicious. A choice of hot coffee, brewed tea and … Continue reading →

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Write. Relax. Walk Away. Respond. Rewrite. Rejoice.

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Patricia Young

I realize this is not a proper sentence, nor a set of directions just anyone would fully grasp the deeper meaning of. Yet I do believe a writer – beginner or experienced will completely understand what I’m trying to say. Now … 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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Learning from Unexpected if not Unlikely Places

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Patricia Young

Well I have eaten a slice of humble pie, more than one serving to be honest. I’ve looked deeply within myself and had a heart to heart discussion: Am I really willing to do what is necessary to not just … Continue reading →

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Learning One Step at a Time – Becoming the Best Writer I (and You) Can Be

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Patricia Young

Piggy-backing on my March blog re: big britches, patience, being humbled and remembering what I’m doing on this path in the first place – I’d like to share what I’ve been working on since then. Homework. Yep. This brought … Continue reading →

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Tender Feelings, Bitter Cold, Growth in Apologies

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Patricia Young

My last post was literally, an out pouring of emotions, frustration and ah-ha moments. What I had failed to see as the words and thoughts were flung onto the page, was how clearly one could see themselves in my writing. … Continue reading →

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