Laura L. Zimmerman
5 Courses of the Rough Draft – Are you hungry yet?
Rough Drafts can be a tricky thing. The process that one author takes will look completely opposite from that of another. Each of us have...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Feb 19, 20164 min read
What is your writing routine?
I’m often asked how I get so much writing done when I also homeschool my three daughters. And until about a year ago, I would’ve said it...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 5, 20153 min read
Why do you write?
My middle daughter is currently studying Ancient Egypt in her homeschool history class. One of her least favorite things to do is read....
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 31, 20153 min read
Book Review: ‘brown girl dreaming’ by Jacqueline Woodson
I picked this book up because the title intrigued me enough to take a closer look… and then the beautiful cover finished the job of...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 6, 20153 min read
Just Write.
This past weekend I had the privilege of attending the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Greater Philly Conference. It was my...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
May 9, 20153 min read
Confessions of a closet Pantser
I have a confession to make. I am a Pantser. I didn’t know I was a Pantser. I’ve never been a Pantser. But lo and behold, I found out...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Apr 30, 20152 min read
Passion, writing, and a little bit of Shrek
This morning my four-year-old daughter and I were in the car alone, and I decided to put on the soundtrack to Shrek Jr. the Musical. My...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Mar 29, 20153 min read
Practice Writing
So I’ve been focusing on my writing lately (hence, the lack of blog posts!) And I’ve been reading about writing (that always sounds funny...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Mar 2, 20153 min read
Diving into the unknown
The time has come. I am finally ready to stop talking about getting (traditionally) published and ready to go for it. It’s not something...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Feb 26, 20153 min read
The humility of reading books and exercises of gray matter
One of my goals for the New Year has been to read more books on the art of writing. I’ve read a few books here and there, but have always...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Feb 17, 20153 min read
Do you have thick skin?
Here’s a little secret about me: When I was young, I wanted to be an actress! No lie. I got bitten with ‘the bug’ around age 11 and even...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jan 26, 20151 min read
Parties and snowflakes and books that are finished! These are a few of my favorite things!
So, I just looked and saw the date of my last post on my blog. *blush, blush* Has it really been that long? Is it any consolation that...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jan 9, 20151 min read
New ideas and why they cause so much frustration
I’ve got an idea! Another idea for a story. Yes this, in addition to the Christian Pararomance novel I’m attempting to bring to the final...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jan 5, 20151 min read
The benefits of stepping back…
So, it never ceases to amaze me how a little time away from my writing, can make a world of difference. Each time I step away from a...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Dec 31, 20144 min read
What are your writing New Year’s Resolutions?
New Year’s Resolutions. We all make them. We all break them. But, with a little forethought and proper planning, it is possible to aspire...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 23, 20143 min read
The Inspired Writer
Recently I read a post by another blogger who posed the question to other writers, Are you currently in a writing mode? It was an...
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