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Everyday Inspiration Day 5

October 17, 2016 · by Cindy E. Owens | in #everydayinspiration, Writing | Leave a comment

Today, use a quote from something you’ve read to introduce your post — it’s called an epigraph. Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.” Anne Lamott This quote is one that resonates with me. It should with all writers. No writer starts out with perfect writing. If they […]

My Autism Speaks Walk

October 17, 2016 · by Cindy E. Owens | in Autism, Autism Speaks Walk | Leave a comment

On October 23, 2016, I will be participating in the Autism Speaks walk. This is my first walk for Autism. My inspiration is a friend of mine’s son, Markie. I had the honor to meet this sweetie pie many years ago. He is such a joy. I am looking forward to this. I still need […]

Everyday Inspiration Day 4

October 17, 2016 · by Cindy E. Owens | in #everydayinspiration, Writing | Leave a comment

  Use one of the images above as the creative spark for today’s post — use it as the setting for a poem, write about how it makes you feel, or describe a memory it conjures. The image I chose to use is the first one. I love to be around nature. I enjoy walks […]

Everyday Inspiration Day 3: One-Word Inspiration

October 15, 2016 · by Cindy E. Owens | in #everydayinspiration, Writing | Leave a comment

Prompts come in many different forms. Sometimes, a single word is all you need. Here are six: hope regret home choice secret abundance I have many hopes and dreams. Granny, God rest her soul, always called me a daydreamer. This followed me throughout my school years. Yes, I am a daydreamer. How else am I […]

Everyday Inspiration Day 2: Write a List

October 14, 2016 · by Cindy E. Owens | in #everydayinspiration, Writing | 3 Comments

Today, let’s write a list. Compiling a list is a way to let loose, unlock ideas, and free your mind. Today, write your own list on one of these topics: Things I Like Things I’ve Learned Things I Wish Things You’re Good At Today’s assignment is a simple one. I love lists. I even have […]

Everyday Inspiration Day 1: I write because…

October 14, 2016 · by Cindy E. Owens | in #everydayinspiration, Writing | Leave a comment

Today, tell us: why do you write? Set a timer and free-write for 15 or 30 minutes without stopping. Ever since my elementary school years, I have loved to write. It started with my love of reading. Then, my favorite class, English. When the teacher would give us writing assignments, I was eager to get […]

Things I Wish I Knew: New Blog Series

February 19, 2016 · by Cindy E. Owens | in Writing, Writing Advice | Leave a comment

Originally posted on Carly Watters, Literary Agent Blog:
Hi, all. I’m starting a new series on the blog called “Things I Wish I Knew.” I’ll be featuring some of my clients talking about their book deals, their writing careers and their platforms. I’ll also be talking to some industry professionals too. “Things I Wish I…

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About Cindy

She is a poet, children's writer, conjurer of short stories, and eclectic essay writer. Cindy has just recently added blogger to her hat collection.

Her childhood love of writing keeps her passionate about her craft.

Cindy will dedicate her first book to, and in memory of, her grandparents that raised her from birth.

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