Summer Writing
Summer is upon us! With the warmer weather, school being out, and events happening nearly daily, it can be hard to stick with writing goals.
We asked some of our members what their best summer tips are for keeping to their goals:
Sunlight can often make people more energized, so head outside to write
Don’t get caught up in constantly making plans and being busy; schedule time to write, too
If you’re on vacation, at an event with some downtime (kid’s events? waiting at a concert, or for friends in a parking lot), write on your phone
Also, going on vacation? Plane rides can be a great time to catch up on writing time too
Busy in the middle of the day? Set aside time in the early morning or just before bed to get some writing time in
Beach reads are fun and easy to read, and they can be inspirational, too. Pick one up, get lost in a quick, fun story, and maybe you’ll create your own as well!
Hopefully, these tips will help you stay on track this summer. Of course, having a group of writing friends you plan to spend time with each week, writing or editing, can help a lot, too.
Journey Collab
We love collaboration between Writing Journey members! Gertrude Daly was recently a guest on Nikki Green’s Podcast, “Stand Up and Stand Out.” Episode 77 is titled, “From Royals to Writing: Exploring Resilience and Creativity.” The pair talks about royalty, plain English, and the writing process.
The Writing Journey anthologies “Denizens of the Deep” and “The Spaces in Between” get a special mention in the episode.
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Before the Journey takes a summer break
Our June General meeting is coming up this weekend, Saturday June 8th. We’re excited to be talking about the Business of Writing with
and using AI to improve your writing with Anne Beall.Not a member? It’s free and easy to sign up!
Member Releases
Check out Jeffery Crosby’s books here on Bookfunnel.
Looking for some books for kiddos? Robert Black has some incredible books. Check them out here.
Grayslake AuthorFest
June 22nd at the Grayslake Heritage Center, come meet several Writing Journey authors at the Grayslake AuthorFest.
For more information, check out the Grayslake AuthorFest Facebook page!
Delightful suggestions. I usually get my novels from the library. This year I got 4 paperbacks from the Cornerstone used book store in Villa Park for at the pool reading at our new condo. Also got Sam's book in paperback for a summer read.