An aspiring writer and trained librarian who is finally trying to finish all those ideas and unfinished stories I’ve thought of, started and worked on over the years. 2018 was finally the year I got closer to becoming a published writer by writing 12 short stories in 12 months. #12monthsofstories was a short story every month for a year (a goal I did in 2018). To keep me motivated and writing I chronicled my journey on my writing blog which I titled “12 Months of Stories” during 2018 but I’m now calling “Writing By Laura.” As long as I’ve been on various social media, I usually get the username “wordsbylaura.” Instead of that I decided to call this blog “Writing By Laura.” Also, I used to have a separate blog called “Watching Pop Culture With My Parents” and I’ve now turned it into a monthly segment on this blog.
This week I had a mental break and decided it was best served by writing a few short stories. They have given me the pep in my step this memoirist needed. #Memoir … More It’s time for fiction… #TBIthursday
I discuss/vent about the constant struggle of overcoming accessibility hurdles #MemoirMonday #accessibility … More The constant struggle of overcoming accessibility hurdles #MemoirMonday
My second installment of #MemoirMonday has me asking if I am being too ambitious with my “Memoir Writing Planner?” … More Memoir Monday/Too Late Tuesday: Am I being too ambitious?
I discuss my plans to focus myself and this blog on writing my memoir in 2022 and finishing it. … More The first Memoir Monday in 2022
New Year, Same Goal: finish my brain injury memoir! I announce a schedule change in my push to finish my memoir this year. … More New Year, Same Goal
In the lead-up to Christmas I made some mistakes that led to some meltdowns (on my part). This blog is full of advice I wish I would have taken. … More Advice to Myself: How to Avoid Melting Down (like a snowman on a tropical vacation)!
A message from a holiday elf as we edge closer to Christmas. (Hint: the holiday elf may be me!) … More A short but sweet message from a holiday elf
Last week I recommended memoirs to give for gifts. This week I have a pop culture-inspired gift guide. … More Pop Culture inspired gifts #giftguide
A list of recommended memoirs (for gift giving or wish lists). … More Memoirs to give for Gifts #giftguide
Today (Thanksgiving in the United States) is a good day to feel thankful and today I am thankful for many things but in this blog I talk about being thankful for my personal growth after brain injury. … More Feeling thankful for personal growth #TBIthursday
Writing By Laura 