I don’t know what the sound effect is for internal cringing but I’m feeling pretty ugh about even writing this review because I hate being negative about books and I just … ugh! Daughter of the Pirate King had such great potential so I never thought I’d be writing my first negative review of it. …
My 2022 To-Be-Read List
This sucker is going to be short because I’m too defiant to even listen to myself. I’ve set many goals like this before and I never follow through, so jokes on me for even posting this. But, no matter, all of these are at least on the list to be read in the near future. …
2021 Book Roundup: Part 2
I’m usually not one to meet my Goodreads Challenge reading goals, but 2021 actually saw me read 28 books.
2021 Book Roundup: Part 1
This year marked the first time in history I’ve ever met my Goodreads Challenge goal! At the beginning of the year I set myself the softy (though lofty – I didn’t intend to rhyme) goal of 25 books. And I met it!
Cue the Confetti!
So let us all rejoice together: Elaine Marie Copyediting & Copywriting is officially one year old!
Six Songs That Save My Soul
If you know the feeling of listening to a song and letting it wash over you until all you can feel is the singer’s voice, the musician’s devotion to their craft, and the overall message of the lyrics, then you know what I mean by “save my soul.”
4 Podcasts That Keep Me Going (and Learning)
My time dedicated to podcasts is usually found when I’m doing more mindless activities, and there are really only four podcasts that draw me in and make me want more.
Editing Playlist
Ever wondered what I listen to while I edit? Below are five essential songs for my editing playlist. I have always loved music! Getting my first mp3 player (a Creative Zen Nano Plus) was a life changer because I was able to add music to my already large CD collection. Today, pretty much from the …
5 Inspirational Books To Read Right Now
Are you ready to be inspired? Do you run a business, or are you a creative looking to keep motivation flowing? There are definitely challenges to running your own business, selling your work, and keeping the faith when it comes to what you make. That’s why there are geniuses in this world who have written …
10 Amazing Words Used by Moira Rose
One of the best discoveries of my 2020 summer was Schitt’s Creek. If you haven’t seen the award-winning TV show from POP, then you are missing a masterpiece. Each member of the displaced Rose family and every resident of the off-the-beaten-path town of Schitt’s Creek has their own fun quirks, but from a writing standpoint, …