or·gan·ic
living, developing gradually and naturally, parts that exist together in a seemingly natural relationship
The writing process should be organic. Living, natural but organized, like the best kind of garden.
There's planning... what it needs to be, who it's for, where each plant will go, when different parts need to be blooming for maximum appeal but then you start.
You dig, get your hands grimy.
You use your best gardening skills but you can't control the showers, the sunshine, the animals... it's a battle.
It's organic, alive, real, a bit chaotic but so damned exciting.
There's planning... what it needs to be, who it's for, where each plant will go, when different parts need to be blooming for maximum appeal but then you start.
You dig, get your hands grimy.
You use your best gardening skills but you can't control the showers, the sunshine, the animals... it's a battle.
It's organic, alive, real, a bit chaotic but so damned exciting.
Your very own writing coach
I know what it is like to be stuck, to feel a failure, to feel scared to share your writing. I have been there and am there even now.
From the very glimmerings of getting ideas to helping you find a writing process that works for you...
from an accountability partner if you need,
to a cheerleader,
helping writers is one of my very favorite things to do.
What idea or project do you have floating around that I can assist you in moving forward with?
Nothing is too big or too small. Are you writing a family history, the story of your own life for your grandkids, a book, an article for work... lemme help!
We can work by the hour, the project, a daily check-in, weekly huddle or a monthly consultation- whatever works for you.
From the very glimmerings of getting ideas to helping you find a writing process that works for you...
from an accountability partner if you need,
to a cheerleader,
helping writers is one of my very favorite things to do.
What idea or project do you have floating around that I can assist you in moving forward with?
Nothing is too big or too small. Are you writing a family history, the story of your own life for your grandkids, a book, an article for work... lemme help!
We can work by the hour, the project, a daily check-in, weekly huddle or a monthly consultation- whatever works for you.
Freelance Writer
I have 30 years of experience freelance writing. Yep 30.
Print Magazines & Newspaper Features: Something Better magazine, Springfield Business Journal, Springfield Parent magazine, The Mirror.
Digital Magazine: More magazine.
National Blog: Southern Poverty Law Center Teaching Tolerance.
Restaurant Reviews: Springfield Lifestyle magazine.
Columns: Springfield Lifestyle magazine.
Business to Business: Mercy Health, Springfield Lifestyle Magazine, BKD newsletters, Midwest Sports Medicine Center.
Print Magazines & Newspaper Features: Something Better magazine, Springfield Business Journal, Springfield Parent magazine, The Mirror.
Digital Magazine: More magazine.
National Blog: Southern Poverty Law Center Teaching Tolerance.
Restaurant Reviews: Springfield Lifestyle magazine.
Columns: Springfield Lifestyle magazine.
Business to Business: Mercy Health, Springfield Lifestyle Magazine, BKD newsletters, Midwest Sports Medicine Center.
Kimberly Blevins
A National Writing Project consultant since 2009, Kim Blevins began her freelance writing career 30 years ago. Blevins blogged for Teaching Tolerance, was the editor of Springfield Lifestyle magazine, and is published in the book Great Educators 2011, MNEA Something Better magazine, MSTA School & Community magazine, Springfield Business Journal among others. She presents on creative writing techniques for all writers, intrepid ones are her specialty. Honors include an national APA Honorable Mention for an article on mental health in small newspapers, Springfield Business Journal's Twenty Most Influential Women and Missouri MSTA Secondary Teacher of the Year. She's been an educator for twenty years at the college, high school, and middle school levels.
There is no greater agony than
bearing an untold story inside you.