April tagged me. I’m supposed to write about my writing strengths. Here goes.

1. I write for me. Sounds artsy-fartsy, I realize, but it’s because I have trouble finishing projects that I’m not passionate about. Actually, I have enough trouble finishing those I am passionate about (horrible, horrible attention span), so it just makes sense. Every time I take up something that doesn’t interest me, I miss deadlines, drive my editors batty, and get frustrated in the process.

2. I’ve been told I have a gift for bringing strong women to life on the page. I’ll take that.

3. I have no trouble getting personal. My recent material has been described as “emotionally raw” and “unapologetic” and my own life is usually the best source for my work.

4. I write best in first-person. This applies to both fiction and non-fiction.

5. I enjoy the process. I know several writers who love having written, but the actual butt-in-chair routine aggravates them. I have those days as well, but for the most part, I do enjoy playing with words, sounds, rhythms and structures.

I’m tagging:
1. Ruth
2. Percy
3. Citizen Sun