Subject: Open Call for Beta Readers and Critique Partners via Critique Match Who: Derek Schmitz Memo Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 4pm CDT Memo: Hello. My name is Derek Schmitz and I'm a teenager who loves to write. I am currently writing Camden's Secret, a millitary/treason action thriller. I am seeking beta readers, as… Continue reading Open Call for Beta Readers and Critique Partners via Critique Match
Derek’s Blog
July 12, 2019
Hey guys, Derek here, back with another blog post. So, it's been a while since I've made one of these posts. I figure I should catch you up. So right now, I'm on vacation and it's been fun (more to come on that later, incl. photos). Just chilling around. Currently binge watching Friends and The… Continue reading July 12, 2019
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Book Writing Update 1
Hey guys! If you didn't know already, I'm an author. I've completed one book that needs to be published and am writing a couple others right now. In fact, that's what I've spent most of my summer doing. I'm excited to one day share with you all everything that I have been writing.
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Validation and Feeling Valid
Validation is a huge thing in both the disability and LGBTQIA+ communities. The definition of the word is to offer recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile. The definition of valid is having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. It is important that… Continue reading Validation and Feeling Valid
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Person-first or Disability-first language
Let's start this post with an example of both languages. Disabled person is disability-first, as it describes the disability that the person has before the gender. Person who has a disability is person-first, as it puts the gender/fact that they are human before the disability. Different people prefer different usages. Disability-first, to me, means that… Continue reading Person-first or Disability-first language
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