Cassandra Chandler

Tag: creativity

  • Happy Birthday, Hiram!

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    Today in the alternate universe of Summer Park, Garrett and Rachel Wolfstrom’s first born turns one! I’m already seeing bits and pieces of what he’ll be like as an adult. He’s the quietest of the offspring from the first two books, though I think Alexis might have him beat in seriousness. The twins won’t be…

  • Focusing on Happiness—Week Twenty-Six

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    What I’m happy about this week: my Indie covers. These are the Indie titles I’ve released, re-released, or re-covered since September of last year. I have been a busy little bee lately! It’s important to me to constantly improve what I publish, and I’ve been learning tons of things I want to put to good…

  • Focusing on Happiness—Week Sixteen

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    What I’m happy about this week: possibilities. I’m feeling them right now. Lurking right beneath the surface of my creative well. Stories I’ve longed to write, ideas taking shape in my mind’s eye, new projects that I think will bring me great joy.

  • Back and Forth

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    Writing is an intense process that takes a lot of time and energy. It’s given me some of the greatest joys and greatest frustrations I’ve ever experienced. One of the most challenging parts for me is the back and forth that happens at the beginning of pretty much every project. This is before the writing…

  • Letting Go…Again

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    I set myself an overly ambitious goal in December to finish a rough draft. I’m not sure I can even call it a goal. I’m not sure what was behind me thinking, “Gee, I wonder if I can write an 80,000 word novel while hosting family holidays and dealing with the busiest time of year…

  • Making Room

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    We’re only a day away from the Winter Solstice. This is my favorite astronomical phenomenon to celebrate because I love what it symbolizes. Fresh starts, renewals, and increasing possibilities. More than any other time of year, this is when I can work to reinvent myself—to let go of those aspects of myself that are no…

  • Focusing on Happiness—Week Twelve

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    What I’m happy about this week: rest.

  • Focusing on Happiness—Week Ten

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    What I’m happy about this week: finishing projects. I’ve had a heck of a lot of irons in the fire lately, and it feels really good to clear out the coals, so to speak. One of the projects is the hat, scarf, and wrist warmer set above, that just came off the needles yesterday. I…

  • Fun with Graphics!

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    I’m starting a new venture in my writing—one that I’d planned all along and am finally getting to explore. Graphics! And oh do I have things planned for this. In time… All in due time… I think my first foray turned out rather well. At least, the version that I’m okay with sharing. It’s one…

  • Determination

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    Last week, I talked about an important writing skill—focus, as the mental discipline needed to keep yourself writing and to stay on track with your story. If focus is the practice or technique, determination is the fuel. Focus helps you stay on the path. Determination keeps you moving. I’m always thinking in terms of writing,…