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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


The “Let Them” List
If you’re someone who feels overwhelmed by the weight of other people’s expectations or reactions, I encourage you to try the “Let Them” approach.

Donna Norman Carbone
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Learning the Hard Way: My Journey
So, here’s the story. I’m writing it down to remember and to help YOU (those who dream about publishing a book)

Donna Norman Carbone
Nov 12, 20234 min read


Balancing Act: I’m still learning
I’ve been thinking a lot about balance lately. After coming off of a summer that flew by way too fast and one that I recognize in hindsight

Donna Norman Carbone
Sep 16, 20233 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


What Writing is Like: Research and Metacognition
For any given writing project, I start with the bones of the story. For me that means a rough outline of the major events and a few very...

Donna Norman Carbone
Feb 11, 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


Milestones: Disney & Writing
At the beginning of a life or at the beginning of a process, we never know the outcome. We sometimes imagine the possibilities. We take...

Donna Norman Carbone
Oct 16, 20223 min read


The Legacy of Story: Building a Family Tree
I’m not sure whether my curiosity for nostalgia originated from my mother’s side or my father’s. I listened to the tales of lives of...

Donna Norman Carbone
Jun 23, 20226 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
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