I have an extremely unpopular teenage bookworm reading opinion. I don't like YA. This doesn't mean that I've never read a YA book that I enjoyed. Some of my favorite books fall under the YA genre. But to be honest, I don't typically like reading young adult novels. Let me just say, this is NOT because … Continue reading What YA Gets Wrong About Teenagers (From A Teenager)
quick update: Hello, everyone! I have two quick updates about my blog: As some of you may have noticed, I have a new URL! My blog can now be found at https://vivianparkinderosa.com/. For those of you who read my last post, you've already seen this, but for any new visitors, please check out my survey! (It's only one … Continue reading 50 Things To Do With A Journal
Today, June 1st, is National Nail Polish Day! (It is also National Olive Day, National Go Barefoot Day, National Hazelnut Cake Day, National Heimlich Maneuver Day, National PenPal Day, and National Say Something Nice Day, because apparently, anything and everything can be a national day if you want it to be?? However, since I do not … Continue reading Writing With Style: 5 Bookish Nail Art Ideas
I'm not going to lie: I'm not a very fast writer. I did win 2015 Nanowrimo, and it's true that I finished the first draft of my book in less than a year, but most days I wrote very little. Now that I'm editing/rewriting my WIP, I average around 500 words a day. But every … Continue reading How To Have A Productive Writing Day (Especially As A Slow Writer!)
Hello everyone! I am back from a (somewhat unplanned) month-long break. I was booked calendar-wise with events, and I was writing my book in my slim free time, but now I've carved out some time to blog again! Over my break, I went to NYC to visit The Strand. For those of you who don't know, … Continue reading 10 Reasons You Should Visit The Strand Bookstore
Hello, everyone! As many of you know, Camp Nanowrimo is in full swing. For those of you who don't know what CampNano is, allow me to explain. Formal Definition: Camp Nanowrimo is a an online competition where you try to complete a writing goal that you set for yourself. What it's actually like: FIRE AND CHAOS. … Continue reading Writing Friends: Why It’s Important to Have Them and Where to Find Them
Hello everybody! Sorry for my mini Haitus, I was busy planning a huge party...My little sister just turned twelve, and so of course, a Harry Potter Party was in order. After creating a large Pinterest board, DIYing and buying decorations, creating a lot of food, and organizing some activities, I am positive we threw the … Continue reading How to Throw the Ultimate Harry Potter Party: Food, Decorations, Games, and More!
A little while ago, I received an ad for a writer's conference. It had beautiful, glossy photos of a resort where writers gathered and dedicated a full weekend to nothing but scribbling words down onto paper. Even though there was no way I could go, I began to long for a weekend where all I had … Continue reading How to Find Time To Write (Even If You Think You’re Too Busy)
I am so excited to be apart of a mass collab organized by Shania (a totally awesome blogger you should go read!) Thank you so much Shania, for bringing us all together. Here are the other amazing bloggers in the collab: Train Of Thought Evelynn Joce Elm Amethyst Flawed_Silence Closet Readers The Stylish Dreamer Emma … Continue reading My Favorite Part Of Blogging (Mass Collab)
Being an avid writer and reader, I have a deep friendship with words. However, I must admit it: I play favorites! Here are my ten favorite words, based on either their pronunciation, spelling, or meaning. (Also, click the link at the bottom of this post to read a poem I wrote!) 1. Subtle Because the 'b' … Continue reading My Favorite Words (+ Read My Poem!)
