Category Archives: Writing Journey

In the beginning there were no words

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Today I sat at a cafe. My youngest daughter a mere infant waved her hand and grunted at me. I had failed to feed her the next bite of food fast enough and she was letting me know. I began … Continue reading →

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When I was little…

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

When I was little I couldn’t wait to get big. I imagined I would live in a big house, ride in a big car, have a big family and have a big important job. I knew back then everything was … Continue reading →

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Life Stuff

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Lots of life stuff going on at the moment. New house, new baby on the way and really a whole new start. My writing is on the back burner at the moment but it is still slowly cooking and hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Sledgehammer please, I need to smash this block.

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Those of you that had followed my blog for a long time know that writer’s block is something I had suffered with very little in the past. I hit the typical mid novel wall or struggled to find the perfect … Continue reading →

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Leaving camp NaNoWriMo and heading back to reality

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

I did it! I managed to get just over the 50K mark on my work in progress in just one month. It has been a good boost for me and I hope to be able to get the next 50K … Continue reading →

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Yawning at my own novel is a bad sign.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

So as of this morning I am only 9k off “winning” Camp NaNo for August. I am sure I will meet the target easily. I may even get there tonight if I do not fall asleep again. That however has … Continue reading →

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Sunshine and Blogging – Do they mix?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

This is just a quick post but it is one I have been thinking about for a couple days. Summer always presents me with a little challenge when it comes to writing. In the winter it is so much easier … Continue reading →

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Synopsis Writing… ugh!!!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

So tonight is the night I have put aside to do something I have dreaded for a very, very, very long time. I am working on my novel’s synopsis and boy is it really hard. You would think after writing … Continue reading →

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Forget the Block I am plagued by Writer’s Doubt

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

My muse guides me through everything I write. She whispers in my ear. She tells me all about the characters. She plays out the scenes for me in my mind as if watching a film of them unfolding in front … Continue reading →

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Lucky Sevens Sneak Preview

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

I have been tagged by a few twitter and blogging buddies to play a little game. The rules are as follows: 1. Go to your work in progress. 2. Find page 77. 3. Go to the 7th line . 4. Copy … Continue reading →

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