by Faye Arcand | Aug 4, 2023 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
Writing is often a lone venture and for the most part I’m fine with that. I actually embrace and enjoy the isolation. But… There are days when my energy wanes and my enthusiasm for seeking out the muse is not only lacking but darn right MIA. A saving grace...
by Faye Arcand | Nov 15, 2022 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
Even though I sometimes hang out and feel sorry for myself, I won’t quit. My muse will return. I know she will. Trying to force her to perform on demand is like asking a painter to deliver a masterpiece every time. The daily word count for NaNo is that forced...
by Faye Arcand | May 9, 2022 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
As writers, we’re told to be creative… be yourself… work your magic… BUT we’re also told to have thick skin… rejection is part of the game… and don’t take it personally. Geez, I’ve used many of those lines myself,...
by Faye Arcand | May 11, 2021 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
This last weekend, I was a presenter at Word on the Lake Writing Festival. I taught a 90 minute workshop on crafting the short story and another on freelancing. I also did a reading on the first night and moderated/participated on a panel about writer promo and...
by Faye Arcand | Mar 6, 2021 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
Can you believe it’s the weekend again already? Even with this pandemic still hanging over our heads, the days seem to fly. This week I got a tremendous amount done but not necessarily what I wanted to. Isn’t that always the way? Me and Piper out on a...
