Tag Archives: New Jersey

Sharing the most interesting writing idea this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on August 27, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. I’m glad you could meet us here in Cranford. Today is my day for a Celebratory Frappuccino. I caught another Moltres and my first Tyranitar. I had poor luck yesterday while my husband rocked the … Continue reading →

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Writing from a distance: good, bad, both?

Posted on August 24, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“I’m thankful for serendipitous moments in my life, where things could’ve gone the other way.”~Rick Springfield, American musician It should come as no surprise to anyone, but I write about coffee shops. The activity in coffee shops is fascinating, better … 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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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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Pigeon poop and writing prompts

Posted on July 11, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“All wealth is the product of labor,”~John Locke, English philosopher Yesterday, I wrote about pigeon poop and people loved it. That’s the beauty of free write exercises: you have no idea what will spew from your pen. The Montclair Write … Continue reading →

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This #WeekendCoffeeShare about reading and unpacking

Posted on July 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Hello! Isn’t this a nice Starbucks? It’s a Clover store, and they still have my Nicaragua Macarena. That’s not it’s real name, of course, but a barista back in Michigan couldn’t pronounce it, so that’s … Continue reading →

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Writing goals as #ROW80 Round 3 begins

Posted on July 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Only I can change my life; no one can do it for me.”~Carol Burnett, American actress This Round 3 is all about writing focus and scheduling. I was late to my Memoir2 group last week, so I couldn’t test my … Continue reading →

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A #WeekendCoffeeShare in writing mode and in-laws

Posted on July 1, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Hey, glad you could join me here outside Philly. Hope you didn’t hit too much holiday traffic. It’s a cozy Starbucks, isn’t it? I’m chillin’ with a Café Vanilla Frapp. The baristas know how to … Continue reading →

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Do you know how to critique a writer’s writing?

Posted on June 13, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“You must not confuse being good with being liked.”~Paul Arden, American author Tomorrow, Wednesday, is my second official Memoir2 meeting, and apparently I don’t know how to critique. By official, I mean the second meeting where I present my work … Continue reading →

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A first writing #WeekendCoffeeShare in New Jersey

Posted on June 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… Hey, I’m glad you could meet me here. It’s my first time at the Chatham Starbucks. What do you think? It’s super crazy busy, and I guess it’s like this every weekend. It’s one of … Continue reading →

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On writing, not writing and buying a house

Posted on June 2, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”~Benjamin Franklin, American inventor My life has been unsettled chaos: we bought a house! All I will say here about the experience is thank goodness New Jersey requires lawyers to negotiate … Continue reading →

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A family #WeekendCoffeeShare with writing organization tips

Posted on April 15, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… It’s quiet in here, isn’t it? Barnes & Noble cafés are usually subdued, but the Easter holiday must be why it’s extra quiet in here. They’re proudly brewing Verona, which is one of my go-to … Continue reading →

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A #WeekendCoffeeShare returning from Miami

Posted on April 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… Hi there. Grab a seat. The couches in our hotel room are surprisingly comfy. I’m going to brew a cup of Starbucks Veranda in the Keurig. What would you like? I can microwave water for … Continue reading →

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Boldly stating my #ROW80 goals, Round 2

Posted on April 7, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that, in the process, he does not become a monster.”~Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher Welcome to Round 2 of A Round of Words in 80 Days, running April 2 – June 22, 2017. This … Continue reading →

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A writing #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on April 1, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… Hey, I’m glad you could make it to Starbucks. Hope the traffic on Rt. 22 wasn’t bad. Sit down, let’s chat. I’m not sure if my Frappuccino is a Celebratory Frappuccino or not. We just … Continue reading →

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