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Whoops, I’m behind again…

November 15, 2012

So, it’s the halfway point with National Novel Writing Month. You’re supposed to be at the sweet spot of 25,000 words and feeling pretty good about yourself. But I’m behind. I’m only at 14,000. Which is still a decent word count and all, but I’m determined to catch up. That’s why I just sat down … More Whoops, I’m behind again…

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Please don’t psychoanalyze my dreams

September 16, 2012

For most of my life I’ve had crazy dreams. Dreams that really don’t make sense and are often more confusing than a mashup of Shel Silverstein poetry and Dr. Seuss characters. For instance, I’ll give you an example from a weird dream I can STILL remember from a couple of years ago. I don’t know … More Please don’t psychoanalyze my dreams

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That awkward first post…

September 15, 2012

I’m not sure why, but first posts kind of stress me out. It’s probably because I feel like the first post has to set the tone for everything I want to accomplish in my blog. And that’s a lot to handle. So I usually freak out and write several drafts before giving up and writing … More That awkward first post…

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Laura Raquel

Laura Raquel

I'm a twenty-something writer currently working at Penguin Random House. I love all things Children's/Young Adult Lit and chocolate milk.

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