In Others’ Words: Did You Forget Something?

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, lifequotes, Writing 6 Comments

I am living my writing dream — and for that, I am so, so thankful. But I also know “living the dream” means “doing the work.” Fast drafts. Rewrites. Deadlines. Copyedits. And repeat, repeat, repeat until I’m holding a “real book” in my hands. There are days I’m just treading water, trying to keep my head above the waves as I try to …

In Others’ Words: Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life, quote about life, Writing 10 Comments

  There are days that are easy, when the proverbial wind is at my back. No real effort seems to be needed on my part. The words flow … or the To Do list disappears in almost magical fashion. And then there are those other kinds of days. You know the kind I’m talking about. It’s all row, row, row my …