Elizabeth Woods
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My name is Lizzy and I'm an author, elementary school teacher and an MFA creative writing student. I write emotion-filled fiction narratives for people who have no voice like trauma survivors. This is my website: elizabethwoodsauthor.com
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The Sting of Rejection
Querying writers are constantly knocked sideways by rejections. It’s part of writing to be hit by agents and publishers who do not see your hard work as anything special. You are like a pinball being catapulted between agents, none who value your writing.
By Elizabeth Woods6 months ago in Humans
What We Can Learn from Our Children
Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash Having children comes with responsibility and patience and somewhere along the line of parenting we forget that we were once children. We were the ones who tested boundaries, threw tantrums of epic proportions, and caused our parents endless worry and feelings from the entire spectrum of emotions.
By Elizabeth Woods6 months ago in Families
This is What I learned from my Enforced Digital Detox. Top Story - August 2025.
It’s vacation time. A time for family and friends to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company. A time to relax and recuperate. Time to socialize away from incessant phone calls and the internet.
By Elizabeth Woods6 months ago in Humans
The Story Behind “Guarding Noah” Book 3 in the Cedar’s Port series
Behind the writing of Guarding Noah I’ve always been observant of my surroundings, and I love watching people — without watching them in a creepy way. I pay attention and file away snippets of conversations or situations as I go about my day.
By Elizabeth Woods7 months ago in BookClub
The Story Behind "Bringing Back Faith" Book 4 in the Cedar's Port series
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DC77HHT5? Faith's story came to me after a conversation with a fellow survivor. Like me, we both suffered child abuse in the past. There is very little about what abused kids endure every day, and even less about how they get on with their lives after breaking away.
By Elizabeth Woods7 months ago in BookClub
The Story Behind Protecting Sarah Book 2 in the Cedar's Port series
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR816TL8? I was writing / editing the final manuscript of Protecting Sarah when my son was in intensive care. I was distraught as I watched his tiny body fight sepsis. After almost four weeks in hospital, I got to take him home. He survived, but it was a rollercoaster ride to get him there.
By Elizabeth Woods7 months ago in BookClub
Writers - Beware of Scammers. Content Warning.
Have you ever been a victim of a scammer? I have, several times and it's not a nice feeling. I was made aware today of a new scamming technique by a company called "WritersBeware" that I subscribe to. The scam has surfaced recently, which allegedly has come from Nigeria.
By Elizabeth Woods7 months ago in Writers
How Journaling Helped Me Heal
We live in a world that is always on the go – 24/7. The media is broadcasting around the clock and with the internet – there is always someone awake. It feels like nobody takes the time to sleep and shut down anymore. It’s like we live in perpetual daytime.
By Elizabeth Woods7 months ago in Journal
The Art of Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness, and why should I care? Mindfulness is a way to focus on your inner and outer self. To become aware of yourself in the moment by accepting your feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations. It’s a way to slow down and exist in the moment and to pay attention to yourself.
By Elizabeth Woods7 months ago in Lifehack
