dawn.vogel | May 11, 2026
The first prompt in the Big Pink Book isn’t entirely a writing prompt. It consists of a blank page and a unmarked map (though the version above has my markings on it). I used these two pages for some reflections on my writing journey. I labeled the blank page with “My Map: my journey as […]
dawn.vogel | January 8, 2026
So what’s 2026 looking like? Well, I’m not entirely sure yet. I don’t think I’m completely through my burnout, though I’m making progress. My day job remains hectic. I’ve also been dealing with some health issues on account of getting older (minor in the grand scheme of things, thankfully), so even my best intentions for […]
dawn.vogel | January 2, 2025
This is the time of year when normally I would look at my plans and goals for the new year. However, I have to start by admitting that I’ve had a bit of burnout recently. My day job has been extremely busy, which means I often get home from work (or finish my day when I […]
dawn.vogel | October 5, 2020
Setting goals as an author is a fine balancing act, because there are a lot of things that are outside of your control. You could set a goal to have stories published in certain markets, find an agent for your novel, or win a prestigious award, but you can’t entirely control those things happening. Sure, […]
