Tonight I attended a writing class held by the amazing Katrina Kittle— seriously, check out her work, and if you’re in the Dayton, OH area, check out her classes. Back to tonight, though… something happened, it just SPARKED in me.

I actually know what I’m doing when I write a character’s most intimate moments. Like… I KNOW. I took this class thinking that maybe I could write the rest of this series, along with the next that is SCREAMING at me to get it out. Just… maybe.

Now I know I can.

The classes I have taken with her have taught me the importance of show, don’t tell. Use the five senses. And tonight, I finally figured out that missing element.

I used to think the whole follow your passion thing was a myth, that there was nothing out there that was going to set my soul on fire. That I was someone who had a hobby.

Nah.

I’m That One Writer Chick. I’m Carlie fucking Yates. And I am doing what I love to do. I’m letting these characters speak and feel and LIVE.

And I’m living along with them.

So I’m jumping on that train, loves. Do what you love. Love what you do. Find what sets your soul on fire and GO FOR IT.

And then take a moment just to breathe

Xoxo
Carlie ????????‍♀️