Back to Reality: What Reality Really Means as a Writer

Yesterday, my daughter, who'd been visiting for a few days, left us.

The void was palatable.

Before leaving she said, "I guess it's time to get back to reality."

Her reality? Raising two girls, working full time and trying to keep up with everything else.

My reality?

Well, it's this, and starting up with my mentoring again, and pretty much doing a catch up. It's what we all do when we return from vacation.

Still, her "well used" comment, made me wonder.

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What do we, as writers, consider reality?

Is it only about the work? Is it only taking care of our children or making a quick trip to the grocery store? Or is it something more?

I'd like to consider those times that I get that "ah-ha" when I'm writing, a reality. I'd also like to think that writing without really thinking, is the best way to write; when I'm really tapped into the best kind of reality, because that's when my writing flows.

Reality. What is it for you?

I hope it's not all about work, but that it is also, for you, about vacation; those times, when you kick back a little and breathe in all that the world has to offer.

Heads Up: What to Expect the Next Few Days

Well, my daughter from Texas is in town once again!

We will be having a splendid time vacationing the next few days, so I wanted to give you a heads-up on upcoming posts.

I won't be writing anything new until next Tuesday, that's that 20th. That means you'll not see an author interview on Monday the 19th, or any of my other lovely posts.

But don't despair.

There are plenty of posts to catch up on if you haven't already, and I expect you'll find at least one gem to take you until Tuesday, whether the post is on writing, publishing, marketing, or simply what I do on a day I have no idea what to write.

My grand-daughter Bekah

Until then, happy writing, publishing and marketing!

Kathryn

Top Writing Posts of 2012 and 2013

Today I wanted to hunker down and take a look at the posts that I have been doing the last couple of years. I wanted to know what you've been reading, and try to get some ideas of what you'd like to hear more of.

Blog writing is an interesting thing. I write a post, and I think, "They're going to love this," and then I get fewer hits than I expected. And then a day comes when I'm merely frustrated with life (Check out my post on Headaches and White Stuff) and you'll get my drift.

And so I'd like to share your favorite posts with you. Especially if you missed one or more of them you may just want to take a gander.

1. Vacation Ideas Worth Remembering:

I visited my family. Couldn't get there fast enough.
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 Do you write while on vacation? Take photos that you might be able to use later in your work? Do you consider what may be prepared ahead of time by God or by man, through God, before you even need it? These questions were discussed as I shared my trip to Texas last year.

2. Free Book Marketing:

The post happened recently when I promoted my book, Marketing Your Book on a Budget 2013. I talked about how to get the eBook free as well as gave you a tip on a free book promotion.

3. League of Utah Writer's Conference:

This post focused on the upcoming League of Utah Writer's Conference and the booth I had there. Links were given to the conference. The League of Utah Writer's Conference is held every September.

4. Headaches and White Stuff:

Headaches and White Stuff talked about the constant snow we were receiving here in Utah in January of this year. Yes, I was complaining. Funny that this should make #4. I can't decide if it was the title, or if everyone was as sick of winter as I was.

5. Take a Class:

Yes, taking classes and improving our writing is important, and I'm glad this one made the list. We learn when we take a class because we not only learn from the instructor, but from the students.

So, in a nutshell: You like to vacation, get free stuff, go to writer's conferences, complain a little, and learn some. And if it's in that order, I think things are going just fine!