writer life | Donna Norman Carbone

Donna Norman Carbone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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