by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Jan 3, 2017 | Fiction Novel Writing, For the love of writing
This is a collection in progress, a heartfelt, juicy and rewarding list of the pieces of research bringing me great joy, inspiration and explosive insights as I attempt to write my third book, a retelling of George Frideric Handel’s Agrippina. I’ve been...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Dec 15, 2016 | For the love of writing
This fall was an exciting time of growth for my family. My oldest son graduated to middle school, and became fast friends with a wonderful, funny, creative and cool group of guys. I went back to school, too. I enrolled in the 10-week online program, Story Genius, to...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Nov 21, 2016 | Fiction Novel Writing, For the love of writing, Writing Prompt
Hello local Pacific Northwest writers! I’m inviting all my writer friends and neighbors to join me tonight at the Kitsap Regional Library in Poulsbo, where I’ll be hosting a NaNoWriMo write-in from 6pm-8pm. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Nov 14, 2016 | Best Writer Tips, For the love of writing, Your highest potential
Please read my latest article on Huffington Post: Just One Week of Meditation Can Boost Creative Problem Solving From deciding what to eat for breakfast to handling a complex dilemma at the office, there is always more than one solution to any problem The paths...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Nov 4, 2016 | For the love of writing
A packed house for literature!! Our Teen Story Slam was a massive successful! It was a fabulous evening of story-telling from students in grades 7-12. Twenty-three brilliant young writers (and poised orators, no less!) read their original poems, short stories, and...
by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Nov 1, 2016 | Fiction Novel Writing, For the love of writing
What inspires your writing? I’ve been pulled in several literary directions recently, and I just wanted to take a moment to check in. I began plans for my third book by engaging in Author Accelerator. I love having weekly deadlines, and the helpful insights of...
