Help me improve myself

[sevenup_renomee]

So I have this blog that I am really doing nothing at all with, and I started brainstorming ways to use the blog to work on my writing, which was sort of my original intent in starting it. So, here is where my lovely friends come in: I've decided to do a weekly "assigned writing exercise" that I will post. To get me started, it would be wonderful

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[eyemakeup]

I applaud your effort. It can be hard to write outside of deadline. But as someone who keeps up with the craft outside of academia, one of the most helpful ways I have found to do so is to partner up or start a group that meets (or e-mails or gchats) regularly. If someone else is doing the exercise, too, it makes everyone accountable and there's less chance of slacking. You should find someone with similar writing interests and start something.

[sevenup_renomee]

Thanks for the input! That's another thing I'm looking into--writing groups in my area. I have such an odd schedule that it's a little difficult to find one that meets when I'm available, but I'm still on the lookout.

[stephanie57557]

I am serious about wanting to enrich my writing and now that I'm no longer in school this seems like