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Scroll through here to get a feel for what we include in the Scribbling Buddha newsletter every Friday.
Scroll through here to get a feel for what we include in the Scribbling Buddha newsletter every Friday.
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There is ample evidence
There is ample evidence
Gift ideas for book lovers, thoughts on joy, and a bonus nerd word...
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
Introducing the Inside Literary Prize - the first in the US to be judged by incarcerated people. This transformative initiative puts more books into the hands of those behind bars and includes them in the larger literary conversation. Learn more about this inspiring initiative here. #AccessMatters
Nerd word of the Week: Vitiate ~ spoil or impair the quality...
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1 day ago • 1 min read
We do not have a choice in such matters...
We do not have a choice in such matters...
Old typewriters, a devoted book club, and Merriam-Webster's word of the year.
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
On December 15, typewriter collector Steve Soboroff is auctioning off "the world's greatest typewriter collection." Scroll down to the 1902 Bar Locke #10 owned by Jack London and notice how the keys are in a different order and there's a separate set of keys for capital letters. He wrote 1,000 words a day on that thing. So cool. ...
8 days ago • 1 min read
A brilliant radiance...
A brilliant radiance...
Book rebels, artists rethinking healthcare, and some advice for your first draft
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
Did you hear? P!nk joined forces with PEN America to engage in some literary rebellion by handing out 2,000 banned books in Florida, including Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning gem, Beloved.
Nerd Word of the Week: Effulgence ~ a brilliant radiance or splendor. As in: The effulgence of her kindness made her a beacon of warmth.
You are your...
22 days ago • 1 min read
In dialogue with another larger intelligence...
In dialogue with another larger intelligence...
Long words, short meditations, and a poem for English teachers
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
Iron Flame is out! The sequel to the highly entertaining, super sexy, dystopian fantasy sci-fi Fourth Wing is available now. It came out on Tuesday and some versions are already sold out on various platforms, but you can get a hard cover on Amazon. I got mine on Libro.fm and dove right in.
Did you know the words “uncopyrightable” and...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Those who dream by day...
Those who dream by day...
Quiet your inner critic, read more books, and grab one of the last two spots at my January writing retreat!
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
NaNoWriMo has officially begun! If you're taking on this juicy challenge I salute you. I also offer up this 5-minute video tutorial on how Scrivener can help you write 50,000 words in a month. Good luck!
Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." - Edgar Allen Poe...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
I'm trying to fill the void in my heart...
I'm trying to fill the void in my heart...
New books, wise words, and the debate around cursive writing
Eight great things worth sharing:
I started three new books this week: The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot (because it was on sale on Libro.fm and because a bookseller spoke highly of it), Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas (don't judge me - I'm trying to fill the void in my heart after having read everything Tessa Dare has to offer), and The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
A reversion to something ancient...
A reversion to something ancient...
Dark books, a dark word, and Dickinson's collection of nows
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
If you're a word aficionado like me, check out this fascinating journey into the dark origins of the English language: "Words from Hell: Unearthing the darkest secrets of English etymology" (and just in time for Halloween too!)
And speaking of dark books, I'm about half way through Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and it's freaking me out! She...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Life's little mysteries...
Life's little mysteries...
NaNoWriMo, unfiltered thoughts, and knowing when to relax
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
It's that time of year again when writers from all around the world gear up for the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Challenge. The goal? To write 50,000 words in just one month. Are you joining the adventure? If so, dive into this blog post, where I reflect on five invaluable lessons I've gained from my NaNoWriMo experiences. And here's a resource I...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
If I could wave a magic wand...
If I could wave a magic wand...
A spooky nerd word, a kick-ass poem, and a good reason to eat noodles tonight
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
We're kicking off a spooktacular October with our Nerd Word of the Week: Exequy (ek-si-kwee) - referring to funeral rites. Picture this: Amidst the exequy of fallen leaves, the old oak tree stood as a silent witness to the passage of time in the peaceful cemetery.
I'm speaking at an upcoming, online Master Class Interview Series titled “How...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Check your local bookstore...
Check your local bookstore...
Contract agreements, banned books, and a unique writing retreat
Eight great things worth sharing this week:
Huzzah! The WGA, major studios, and streamers reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract to end the 146-day strike. What will it mean moving forward? Forbes quoted my husband (because he's brilliant) in their coverage this week: What A New And Improved Hollywood Might Look Like.
My friend Danielle Roderick, a WGA Award-Nominated writer, is...
2 months ago • 2 min read