Sometimes Music Gets Distracting…

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My Neon Green Notebook Today...Still a Very REAL Notebook!

In case you haven't seen much from it in a while, my neon green notebook is still very much alive (myneongreennotebook.blogspot.com). #myneongreennotebook #neongreennotebook #greennotebook #green #neongreen #notebook #favoritenotebook #writing #blog #facts

A photo posted by Morissa Schwartz (@morissa_schwartz) on Sep 28, 2016 at 4:52pm PDT

Able-Bodied

I was recently asked which part of my identity identifies me the most out of ability, gender, and age. I could not believe the three were even in the same category.

Obviously, ability is most important to me. No matter what other identities you may have or even set backs you may face, your ability is something you can control. When I am able to do something, it increases my life experience, unlike superficial labels like age and gender. See, the issue with labeling yourself with age and gender is that they can hold you back. That is why I do not actively think of myself as a 22-year-old woman (although I know I am), but I think of myself as an able-bodied person. That is why I have no problem leading a 40-year-old man or 26-year-old woman in my work; I believe in my abilities and the fact that I can lead those people regardless of age or gender.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The GenZ Book Club

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The GenZ Book Club

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Jewelry

I spent last evening making some ADORABLE foodie charms out of clay...and I must tell you, it was so fun. I love dealing with all the colors! And now the next part of the project will be turning these into charm bracelets, so stay tuned.

My Sinday craft project (junk food charms made of clay) are officially dry. Next project: making these into charm bracelets! #craftday #artsandcrafts #crafts #art #food #junkfood #sweets #foodie #cute #colors #fun #sweet #yay

A photo posted by Morissa Schwartz (@morissa_schwartz) on Sep 12, 2016 at 7:04am PDT

Now speaking of cool jewelry designs, my friends at Taglee are changing the game. Look at these beauties!

Check out their social media and keep up with them and all their latest styles: 

• https://www.facebook.com/TaggleeToo/
• https://twitter.com/TaggleeToo
• https://www.pinterest.com/TaggleeToo
• https://www.instagram.com/taggleetoo/

Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Publishing Industry

When it comes to the publishing industry, I have pretty much seen it all: self-publishing, traditional publishing, and everything in between. I self-published my first book in high school, had a book traditionally published in college, and started my own publishing company in grad school. I think about how much I didn’t know about the industry when I was just a starry-eyed high schooler writing a book, and when I talk to people about publishing now, there are misconceptions about the industry I hear over and over.

 

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