Tag Archives: mommemoir

Procrastinating and a thrilling discovery

Posted on April 24, 2023 by DWHirschAuthor

Here I am, procrastinating publishing work I need to do, and I discovered that I have written my Dragon Story. My Dragon Story is a tale I came up with in high school when I played D&D and devoured Anne … Continue reading →

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Yes, you are finished writing your book

Posted on September 15, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

One of the best phrases a writer can say is: Move On. I don’t mean that in a crazed I-can’t-do-this-I’m-a-terrible-writer discouraged way. Those words are an affirmation of your hard work and progress and completion. “What do you know about … Continue reading →

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Success in writing: Breakdown of #ROW80 Round 4 goals, Part 1 of 3

Posted on October 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“All great achievements require time.”~Maya Angelou, American poet  Round 4 goals.  Writing, reading, playing and etc, Today I’m focusing on my writing.  This is how I plan to break down and work on these goals, in no particular order: WRITING: … Continue reading →

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What motivates your? Goalsetting for #ROW80 Round 4

Posted on October 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.”~Buddha, Indian leader When do you deserve to treat yourself? I use bribery to motivate myself. If I go through emails, then I can spend time on Instagram. If I write … Continue reading →

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Land on my feet or my writing *bleep* as #ROW80 Round 3 ends

Posted on September 19, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love.”~Sophia Loren, Italian actress It seems I’ve been stuck in a lot of things lately. … Continue reading →

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An almost-birthday writing reflection of #ROW80 this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on September 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. I’m glad you could stop in. This little Starbucks, as you know, is the place we normally say faretheewell to my in-laws before our 12-hour drive back to Michigan. Now that we’re 2 hours away … Continue reading →

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Charged up and critique comments this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on August 19, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Hey, how are you? Glad you could join me here at Den 10. The Bookstore Man is here is here again, sipping some tea, I think. Why I’m drinking a Café Vanilla Frappuccino in here, … Continue reading →

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A pyramid of possibilities promoting on Twitter

Posted on August 11, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“To hold a pen is to be at war.”~Voltaire, French writer Last week, I missed my crystal promotion moment everywhere. My Star Trek MomMemoir that I’ve been rambling about for weeks that takes place in Las Vegas has the perfect … Continue reading →

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A schedule to publish two stories in one month

Posted on August 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“A good beginning makes a good end.”~Louis L’Amour, American author I can do three things at once; at least, I used to. Reflecting on this past Weekend Coffee Share post, my writing and editing process reminded me of Comm 242 … Continue reading →

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Writing goals are achievable through #ROW80

Posted on August 7, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Art is the triumph over chaos.”~John Cheever, American writer It has taken me, what, 3 years to finally believe that I can do this. Do what?  Everything. Okay, maybe not everything, like walking through a pit of snakes, but my … Continue reading →

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A #WeekendCoffeeShare with exciting editing advice

Posted on August 5, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… Hey there. Glad you could meet here. I know, no exciting, newly-discovered coffee shop, just my standard fallback here on Route 22. The texture of the Frappuccinos is hit or miss, sometimes not thick enough … Continue reading →

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Contradictory critiques: what do you believe?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”~Herman Melville, American author Recent feedback for my Star trek MomMemoir is full of inconsistent whimsy. I gave myself permission to do 4 edits on my short story of … Continue reading →

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Why I’m okay not publishing my book on time

Posted on July 25, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.~John Muir, American environmentalist I did not publish my memoir on Sunday night as planned, and I’m okay with that. Why? Sunday turned into family time. My husband and … Continue reading →

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A #WeekendCoffeeShare offering Fiverr tips for publishing

Posted on July 23, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Thanks for coming over. You’re my first guest in our new house because we’re still unpacking, as you can tell. I cleaned off the table for you, a bit. Just push my laptop aside. The … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk Star Trek, #ROW80 and writing tips

Posted on July 19, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”~Confucius, Chinese philosopher Today’s memoir writing tip: Don’t begin with backstory. Perfect advice as I rewrite my Star Trek MomMemoir. The annual Las Vegas Star Trek convention begins in two weeks, … Continue reading →

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