By: Marilyn L. Davis
“Sometimes, you have to look back in order to understand the things that lie ahead.” ― Yvonne Woon, Dead Beautiful
We had an exciting year at Two Drops of Ink. We’ve added 23 new writers and gained three monthly contributors. When I look at the posts, I realize how much talent that we have on the site.
While I get to read all the submissions as part of the editing process, I know that you’ve missed some.
Today, as you start your new year, take a break, learn a new way of viewing your writing. Enjoy a poem, be inspired by a memoir, or find ways to improve your writing or blog.
Since it’s the new year, check out our contributing writers and find a new writer that speaks to you.
3 Most Read Posts in 2018 by Genre
Academic Essays
Madness in Literature: Shakespeare and Mental Illness by Fatima Altaf
Using your Blog to Publish Great Essays by Peter B. Giblett
Consider the Essay by Noelle Sterne
Better Blogging
Blog or Article? Why Not Both in a Blarticle? by Marilyn L. Davis
The Soft Science of the Summary by Marilyn L. Davis
5 Reasons You Should Have a Professional Blog Audit by Jennifer Brown Banks
Contests
Best 1000 Words for the Image Contest
Shahnaz Radjy: My Secret Legacy
Danielle Bernock: I Wish You Would See Me, Too
Saoirse Love: Love Those Mad Mad Crazy Eyes
Fiction
‘Charlie’s Shoes’ by Laurie Oien
Soothing Scents by Mercy Williams
Dreams on the Nile by Brigid Gallagher
Grammar Shorts
Great Books for Improving Your Grammar by Jayne Bodell
Comma Conundrums by Scott Biddulph
Verbs and their sentence structures by Scott Biddulph
How to Improve your Writing
Revising? But I Thought I Was Done! by Marilyn L. Davis
Trying too hard to write? by Noelle Sterne
Taking the Leap of Faith: From Communication to Conversation by Christopher Fox
Memoirs
Memoir Writing
I’ll Tell You Mine if You Tell Me Yours by Marilyn L. Davis
Writing a Memoir of Restoration, Renewal, and Rediscovery by Marilyn L. Davis
Memoir Posts
The Ballerina Escapade by Michelle Gunnin
Remembering Virginia by Terry Gassett
Crawdaddy Remembers A 1953 Christmas Encounter With the Drifters by William C. Crawford
Poetry
Gabriela’s Moon by Claudia Ricci
Poetry by Ann Christine Tabaka
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What to Expect on Two Drops of Ink in 2019
- More exceptionally well-written posts.
- Several Contests including:
- Memoir
- Image Prompt
- Poetry
- Writing Advice
I’d also like to see one genre and a section brought back: They are:
- Hump Day Humor (a break from the serious on Wednesdays)
- The Book Store
What Do You Want to See on Two Drops of Ink?
But just as important as what I’d like to see, I want to know what the readers and writers want to read on Two Drops of Ink in 2019. Please let me know in comments, thanks.
Can I Give You Some New Year’s Advice?
“The beginning of every New Year is always the best time to give another chance to your neglected talents!” ― Mehmet Murat Ildan
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to write, it’s now. Still wondering about submitting? Don’t. Take a chance – write that how-to, memoir, poem, or advice post and submit.
Two Drops of Ink: The Literary Home for Collaborative Writing
I’m so pleased an honored to be a part of this inspiring community this year!
It’s been a great year on Two Drops! I can’t wait to see what happens next!