by Denise Vega | March 17, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Recently I was listening to an audiobook and one question really struck me: “Are you telling yourself you’re working hard, but you’re mostly doing busy work, avoiding the difficult stuff?” Eek. Yes, there are some things we...
by Denise Vega | March 10, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
It’s time to get my hopes up! Yes, I’m walking my talk (Get Your Hopes Up! 2/25/2016). Tuesday my agent sent out a new picture book manuscript to publishers and I’m so excited!If you read my February 25th post, you know that I’m a submission...
by Denise Vega | February 25, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
How many of us have said ourselves or heard someone say, “I’m not getting my hopes up.” I used to say this a lot. Now I don’t. Now I ask, “Why not?” and I say “I’m getting my hopes up.” Here’s why. What...
by Denise Vega | February 11, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker Anybody besides me finding incredible power in that statement? Holy moly. Writer Power! Here’s where I see our power: Writing the best story...
by Denise Vega | February 4, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
I’m in love with brainstorming. Especially with other peeps. For me, it’s often the brilliance of brainstorming that gets me back on my creativity track. I had two experiences of the brilliance of brainstorming yesterday—I feel so lucky! Group Genius...