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Writing Lately: When the Hobby Becomes the Work
Somewhere along the way, writing stopped being a pastime and became… well, work.

Donna Norman Carbone
Aug 15, 20253 min read


My Writing Space
My writing space is largely decorated in black and white with pops of color...This space inspires me because it's mine.

Donna Norman Carbone
Jul 11, 20233 min read


THIS Moment
Only through the lens of reflection can I see the steps that led me to this moment: on the cusp of releasing my first novel.

Donna Norman Carbone
May 20, 20233 min read


When Reality Meets Fiction
I don’t believe in accidents. I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe everything happens precisely the way it’s meant to. My sister...

Donna Norman Carbone
Apr 7, 20234 min read


Lost in Story: From the perspective of reader and writer
Have you ever read a book and, although it doesn’t have a sad ending, you were sad that it ended? That’s how I measure a good story, one...

Donna Norman Carbone
Jan 16, 20233 min read


They Don’t Call it a BOOK BABY for Nothin’
Growing up, I had a short bucket list. There were two certainties on it. One, I wanted to be a mom. Two, I needed to write. Little did I...

Donna Norman Carbone
Jul 21, 20224 min read


What Writers Do
There are many misconceptions about writing life. My experience hasn’t been any of those things. Do I love writing? Yes. Am I glad I’ve...

Donna Norman Carbone
May 7, 20223 min read


Behind the Book: A Series, Part 2
Finding the right voice was one of the most difficult challenges I faced while writing ALL THAT IS SACRED. The novel involves five...

Donna Norman Carbone
Mar 20, 20222 min read


Behind the Book: A Series, Part I
People always ask why I wrote ALL THAT IS SACRED. They want the behind-the-scenes story. I get it. That’s why I teach a film class...

Donna Norman Carbone
Mar 6, 20223 min read
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