College-Induced Hiatus

I know. I've been gone for a pretty long time. I cringe when I think about it. I feel guilty. But I have a good excuse. Honest.

COLLEGE IS EATING MY LIFE (AND MY SOUL)!

I'm so exhausted/uninspired. There's so much to do, and I'm sitting here staring at the wall. I'm overwhelmed and dumbstruck. How am I supposed to be a student and a writer at the same time? I feel like the creative part of me is shriveling up and dying.

Words of wisdom? Sympathy? Anything?

Anybody?

Fun Idea to Help Conquer Writer's Block

Ever heard of the game Apples to Apples?

I happen to be in love with it, and I've found some really great ways that it helps me get the creative juices flowing.

There are a couple of ways you can play with this.

1. First, shuffle the decks, pick five red apple cards at random, choose the one that inspires you most, and run with it!

OR

2. Choose a green apple card at random (or roll the green apple die if you have the Mod version), write down the first adjective you draw (or think of if you're using the die), pull five red apple cards at rancom and find a way to use the adjective with each noun you've drawn. There should be at least one sentence per noun.

I'm fairly certain that I will come up with more variations on this, and I'm open to any ideas you all have.

Let me know what you think.

Trying to Decide...

I can't figure out what picture I want to be my official author photo, so I'm putting up a BUNCH of icons here, and I want your votes.

Thanks!

Chelsea L. Clemmons

Before any of you say a single word...yes, I realize that I am an immense dork. As an author, I retain the right to be as eccentric as I want, so there.

Intentions for the Future

Where do I start?

Well...I intend to pursue a career in writing. I have changed my major. I am no longer seeking an English/Language Arts Education degree at Troy. I've switched to an English Major with a Business Administration Minor. I intend to find a job in the publishing business, as well as continuing to write.

My ultimate goal is to be able to afford writing full-time.

I am currently in the process of completing the outlining process for Poisoned Apples, and intend to begin work on the first draft of the manuscript some time this year.

Here's Hoping,

Chelsea L. Clemmons

Video Response to Lain's Review of A Collection of Reflections

Random Thought

I know it's kind of hard to get in touch with me, but if you have any questions, please feel free to join my Official Author Website. It's free, and gives you access to me. I'll happily answer any questions you may have to the best of my ability.