Molly McTernan
To The One Caught Up In The Passing Of Time: Hold On
Photo credit to Jo Anaya on Unsplash Just a few weeks ago, the homeschool co-op that my family is part of started back up again. I’ve...
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Writing With Molly
Hello and welcome to my blog! Three times a month, you will find new content on all things faith, reading and writing. My hope for this blog is that it would glorify the Creator and encourage the reader; I would love to have you join me as the Author writes both of our stories.
Molly McTernan
Oct 7, 20232 min read
Use Alliteration Like Spices
Photo credit to Jason Tuinstra on Unsplash. In the writing program that I am part of, one of the instructors said something that really...
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Molly McTernan
Sep 16, 20231 min read
I'm Holding A Poetry Contest!
Photo credit to Nick Morrison on Unsplash. Hello, readers! Eleven months ago, I set up my website and started blogging for the first...
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Molly McTernan
Sep 9, 20232 min read
My Three Favorite Books On Writing
Photo credit to Chris Lawton on Unsplash. Hello, everyone! In today’s post, I will be sharing my personal top three favorite books on...
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Molly McTernan
Sep 2, 20232 min read
What Raising Chickens Has Taught Me About Accountability
Photo credit to Hana Oliver on Unsplash. A few months ago, my family got chickens for the first time. When my parents brought them home,...
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Molly McTernan
Aug 19, 20232 min read
The Faith of a Sunflower
Have you ever wondered how sunflowers got their name? Firstly (and correctly), you would most likely think that it is due to their shape...
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Molly McTernan
Aug 12, 20231 min read
Snippet of Current WIP
Below is a snippet of my current WIP (work in progress) that is written in verse. I've been working on I Heard The Crow Cry for a few...
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Molly McTernan
Aug 5, 20231 min read
A Recipe for Critique
One of my favorite writing-related things to do is give critique. I truly love reading other people’s writing and being able to give...
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Molly McTernan
Jul 15, 20232 min read
Guest post: Joanne Shin
Today's post is written by Joanne; a writer friend of mine that I met through YWW (the Young Writer's Workshop)! We are doing a...
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Molly McTernan
Jul 8, 20231 min read
The Life of a Writer: A Poetry Anthology About Writing and Life
I am so excited to announce the publication of The Life of a Writer, a poetry anthology compiled by Eowyn Bolivette and Erin Hylands! ...
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Molly McTernan
Jul 1, 20231 min read
What is Freedom? (poem)
What is freedom? A little girl asked . When I can fly away, flee The caged bird squawked . What is freedom? A little girl asked . When...
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Molly McTernan
Jun 16, 20231 min read
Does He Tap Your Shoulder? (snippet)
Rebecca pulled her jacket closer as she hurried down the street. Her booted feet weren’t the only ones leaving echoes in the night. Dark...
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Molly McTernan
Jun 10, 20231 min read
Your time (nonet)
Tick-tock-tick-tock says time’s steady clock Passing, going, never slowing Freedoms, yes, but limits too How important to you? Time...
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Molly McTernan
Jun 3, 20232 min read
The Cacophony of the Night
One night recently, I woke up and was thoroughly surprised for, though the windows were closed, I could hear a great noise from outside. ...
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Molly McTernan
May 20, 20232 min read
The Bibliophile (a speech and a poem)
Being a bibliophile, I am ever thankful that God has given us the gift of words. Through my writing, I aim to give words of...
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Molly McTernan
May 13, 20231 min read
Drawing From Experiences
For the past few days, I have been serving as a Student Leader for a free, week-long, online writing program known as the Young Writer...
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Molly McTernan
May 6, 20233 min read
What the Poet Passed On (collaborative flash fiction)
Recently, the writing community that I am part of held a co-authoring challenge and competition. Emma Runyan (a fellow student, writer...
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Molly McTernan
Apr 15, 20231 min read
Stringing a Story
I am sure that you have probably heard something along these lines before: ‘The story was strung together well’. And, for me, writing...
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Molly McTernan
Apr 8, 20231 min read
His table (a poem)
He prepares a table in the Presence of my enemies When all around is chaos Here, there is peace and ease This table is not ordinary...
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Molly McTernan
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Guest post: Emma Runyan
Today's post is going to be a little different from what I usually do. Emma, a good friend of mine that I met through the Young Writer's...
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