Soothing the Ravenous Soul
For writers and creatives, the daily battles can be won not just through countless counter attacks, but with extra doses of self-care and time set aside for creative pursuits.
Read more "Soothing the Ravenous Soul"Mentors and Motivators
What gets you writing? What keeps you writing? I’ve tried it all and I’m willing to keep on exploring and experimenting. Here are the tools and the authors that have helped me and inspired me and brought me back to the page every time. Whether it’s Julia Cameron’s ouvre, or Anne Lamott’s little birds – they’re all here!
All the Little Savageries
When freedom starts to take a back seat to responsibility and ambition, the writer wonders, “must I become a monster?”
Read more "All the Little Savageries"Ask me, I won’t say no…how could I?
Writers sometimes forget the simple power of asking for what’s needed – time, inspiration, the courage to being.
Read more "Ask me, I won’t say no…how could I?"Face Your Fear, Find Your Freedom
Replace assumptions, dig deep, and ditch fear for freedom.
Read more "Face Your Fear, Find Your Freedom"Going Off-lead
Writing can be like riding a horse on its off gait, the best solution is to loosen your grip and let go.
Read more "Going Off-lead"We are, none of us, perfect…
Confront your awkward missteps and cringe-worthy moments and set your writing free.
Read more "We are, none of us, perfect…"Late Bloomers and Creative Harvests
Don’t believe the hype! Even if everyone IS better off than you, it’s in your power to change the course of your life!
Read more "Late Bloomers and Creative Harvests"Do You Doublespeak?
We writers are gifted with turning a phrase, but with that power comes great responsibility.
Read more "Do You Doublespeak?"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"The Pen is Mightier…
Sometimes life can get in the way of your creative goals and endeavors. It’s hard to sit down and write when arguments and expectations are whirling in your head, battling for attention. It’s even worse when the ones you love drag you onto to their stage, shove a tin sword in your hand and push you out to challenge their dragons.
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