Taking on a challenge

Hello!
I don't have tips today (although I will publish prompts soon) but I wanted to share with you all the exciting news that I am now my school's official newsletter editor. It'll be a big challenge. We haven't had a newsletter in several years because everyone has been busy and getting submissions is difficult. I'm hoping to completely transform it from a casual familial letter to a professional grade newspaper. If you have any tips or advice, please comment or message me! I'd love to hear from you. :)

May your pens stay sharp!
~Evyn

New Year, New Writing Goals

Hello, writers!
I apologize for not updating sooner. I DID complete National Novel Writing Month! I'm really excited and proud of that. My final word count was 50,398 words. How did you do?
I'm going to give it another go November, 2015, but until then, I need more to work on!

I am currently putting together a poetry collection. I live and breathe poetry right now. :) Here's one I wrote a few days ago:

Does the rose weep for her thorns?

Does the cloud blush when she rains?

Does the mockingbird cringe at the sound of her own voice?

Are creatures unhappy with the way they were created?

Or do they fulfill their purposes without complaint,

Shedding beauty, however unwanted, on all they touch?

The sun is beautiful, yet she does not mourn for those she burns.

I'll update soon. :)

May your pens stay sharp!
~Evyn