“I have never started a poem yet whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering.” Robert Frost I haven’t enjoyed writing a poem in a while. Frost has always been a great inspiration when it comes to poetry for me. This quote is just the tippity tip of the iceberg when it comes toContinue reading “Robert Frost Inspo”
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Write to Thrive; Your Readers Will Thank You
“To survive, you must tell stories.” –Umberto Eco, The Island of the Day Before And this doesn’t just go for writers. Let’s take it a step further and say, “Write to thrive!” We want our writing to add to our lives. We don’t want to be tossed all over the place by our writing. WeContinue reading “Write to Thrive; Your Readers Will Thank You”
Gratitude Post
I’m filled with so much gratitude for my family and my journey. I hope they both continue to amaze me. Peace and thanksgiving to you and yours. Safe travels and safe spaces to you all.
The Writing Process
“The writing process, it’s too mysterious to try and describe.” -Mick Jones I used to romanticize the writing process, but I’ve been in the game long enough to admit that it’s just plain ole hard work. I can admit, there are times when making connections seems like magic. For me, that usually happens after daysContinue reading “The Writing Process”
Fuel Your Writing: The Importance of Taking Breaks
Writers, here’s a gentle reminder that you need your lunch break. We have books to write. That means we need our lunch breaks to preserve fuel for the writing process. I think it’s cool when people write through their lunch break, but that’s not even what I’m saying here. I’m saying take your break, howeverContinue reading “Fuel Your Writing: The Importance of Taking Breaks”
Always Changing
“My writing process is very organic. I start with an idea. I have the general story arc and the cast. But then I sit down to write, and things change.” -Sarah Addison Allen Things are always changing during the writing process. That’s good, though. Characters are supposed to change, the environments, the moods, and theContinue reading “Always Changing”
Sunday Vibes
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” -Oscar Wilde I have a soothing mask on, and I just finished a mug of sleepy tea. I enjoyed my writing this evening because it’s beginning to unfold nicely. I have about 10k words to play with, so I decided to have some fun with theContinue reading “Sunday Vibes”
Unlocking Creativity: The Power of Ah-Ha Moments
“For your born writer, nothing is so healing as the realization that he has come upon the right word.”—Catherine Drinker Bowen I’ve never thought of myself as a “born writer,” but I can tell you it is so liberating to find the words you’ve been searching for. For me, that word doesn’t always end upContinue reading “Unlocking Creativity: The Power of Ah-Ha Moments”
The Breakthrough
Wowzer, what a week it has been. I was really struggling with a few details in the last part of my novel, but today, I finally had a breakthrough. One thing I can share from my breakthrough is that if we choose to go on an adventure, it’s ours to enjoy regardless of how otherContinue reading “The Breakthrough”
Writing in the Spaces
Writing is worth pursuing. Did you write today? There are a million good reasons to write, but one great reason is to come up with new ideas on how you’ll fill in the gaps. Something missing? That’s your opportunity to figure out how to fill that space, then fill it. I’m sure most of usContinue reading “Writing in the Spaces”
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