Why Haven’t I Been Writing?
The thrill may be gone, but for writers it’s never over. We are not truly happy, truly satisfied, truly complete unless we are writing.
Read more "Why Haven’t I Been Writing?"Creative Excursions
Sometimes the short form is the best form. When I can’t craft a whole plot or I just need to dispense with that little bit of prose that’s stuck in my head, the short writing exercise is the place to get it all on the page.
All the Colors and Textures of Travel
Wanderlusting and globetrotting fire up the heart and spark endless creativity, so energize your writing by grabbing your passport, holstering your journal, and getting out into the world. “Travel brings power and love back into your life.” ― Rumi Jalalud-Din The airport is as busy as a beehive, cars come and go, passengers get out or get […]
Read more "All the Colors and Textures of Travel"Soul in the Sky
As writers, we leave our harbors and explore new seas to find adventure but also to find our way back home — smarter, stronger, and more alive than when we sailed.
Read more "Soul in the Sky"Writing As Habit
The fastest way to become a proficient writer is to make writing a part of your daily routine.There are many variations of the adage that talent matters little when not paired with persistence, and my experiences over the last several months have proved to me that small, incremental steps really can take you farther than you could ever imagine.
Read more "Writing As Habit"Skipping Out on the Creative Life
Sometimes you just need a break … a rest … a moment of silence. Sometimes skipping out on your “creative life” comes with the territory.
Read more "Skipping Out on the Creative Life"“Passion Makes Time To Pursue The Lover.”
“If we are passionate about writing… we will make room for writing with nary a thought to logistics.”
Read more "“Passion Makes Time To Pursue The Lover.”"Observing Without Evaluating
As Carl Jung once said, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”
Read more "Observing Without Evaluating"The Glass Is Already Broken
No one can dodge dark times, so let the inevitability of failure and pain liberate your writing.
Read more "The Glass Is Already Broken"When the Times Go A-Changing
Sometimes the string snaps, the camel breaks a back, and that last straw hits the ground with the force of a nuclear bomb.
Read more "When the Times Go A-Changing"A Pocketful of Crackers
Sometimes you find yourself creatively incapacitated, painfully aware you only have yourself to blame.
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