1. Our characters—all the precious details about them and their lives, how they entertain us, and how they keep us company at all times. 2. Coffee/tea/cocoa/wine…our writing beverage of choice. Also SNACKS! 3. That non-writing friend or family member who asks how our writing is going. Sometimes we feel like nobody in our lives cares […]
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Ten Things Writers Are Thankful For
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on November 21, 2017
http://simmeringmind.com/ten-things-writers-are-thankful-for/
Guest Post at Brianna Merritt’s Blog
Brianna Merritt invited me to guest post on her blog today. I wrote on how having a “thick skin” isn’t the most important thing when it comes to sharing our creative work: What if, in spite of all my logical mental preparation, I can’t handle negative reviews? What if I’m a pathetically oversensitive snowflake after […]
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on March 25, 2017
http://simmeringmind.com/guest-post-at-brianna-merritts-blog/
Simmer Starters and News – December 12, 2016
Hello, friends! My blog has been rather quiet lately. Awhile back I stopped posting the Simmer Starters because I noticed not a lot of people are interested in them…but I found that I miss sharing cool links! 😛 I’ve decided to pick up the practice again, but post only when I have a collection of […]
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on December 12, 2016
http://simmeringmind.com/simmer-starters-and-news-december-12-2016/
Let the September 2016 #WIPjoy Begin!
Time for another month of celebrating our works-in-progress and encouraging one another in our writing! I’m thrilled to see many, many new faces tweeting and sharing this time. What a joy! 😀 If you’re a writer with a work-in-progress, you’re invited to join the party! Tweet it, Facebook it, blog it, or even Instagram it! […]
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on September 1, 2016
http://simmeringmind.com/let-the-september-2016-wipjoy-begin/
Simmer Starters – July 15, 2016
Brace yourselves! After missing it last week, I have a ton of Simmers to catch up on. 😀 Hospitality and the Holy Imagination (Zach Franzen) – Some fascinating, worthy thoughts here (it takes a bit for the article to really get going, so stay with it). “Artists should be good hosts. At the very least […]
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on July 15, 2016
http://simmeringmind.com/simmer-starters-july-15-2016-2/
About Bethany A. Jennings
Bethany A. Jennings is a YA fantasy and poetry author of intense, lyrical words that reach the heart and pierce the darkness. In addition to her work as acquisitions editor and author liaison at Uncommon Universes Press, she also runs #WIPjoy, a popular hashtag game for authors. Born in SoCal, Bethany now lives in New England with her husband, four kids, zero pets, and a large and growing collection of imaginary friends.-
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