Writing 101

I’m NOT An Aspiring Writer.

My name is Juli Hoffman and I am a writer. There!  I said it. Does this mean I've been able to pay my bills with my words?  Not yet.  Does this mean I have publishing houses beating a path to my door?  Nobody's stopping them.  Does this mean I'm writing nearly every day?  YES.  Yes,… Continue reading I’m NOT An Aspiring Writer.

Writing 101

Space to Write: Writing 101

I have a fantastic writing space tucked in the bay window area of our front room.  It's perfect for me.  It has two storage cabinets on either side of my desk.  It's got everything I need...and I never use it. That's right. I haven't sat at my desk in MONTHS. I also have a bedroom… Continue reading Space to Write: Writing 101

"Fly Baby" Adventures

Stupid Perfectionism Strikes Again

I started out the day feeling pretty good about myself.  I had a healthy breakfast, did a load of laundry, a load of dishes, and I got a chicken started in the crock-pot for tonight’s dinner.  I should have hung onto my happy feelings, but feelings and emotions are fickle.  You can’t always trust them… Continue reading Stupid Perfectionism Strikes Again