“Tomorrow may be hell, but today was a good writing day, and on the good writing days nothing else matters.” -Neil Gaiman Ah, the way a good writing day makes everything better. I don’t rely on having good writing days, but I welcome them with open arms when they arrive. The thing is, good writingContinue reading “A Good Writing Day.”
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Intuition and Writing
“Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.” -Ray Bradbury Writing can be like a faucet; turn the knobs of your imagination and let the words flow. Those are on good nights. Like most writers, I love those nights. There are times when our intuition is clearer and times when we areContinue reading “Intuition and Writing”
Uninterrupted
“Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted.” – Jules Renard I’m very slowly getting back into my writing. I think things are going to slow down, and then bam! Both my girls have big days all in one day and within just a few short hours. I try my best to have hope thatContinue reading “Uninterrupted”
Understanding Through Writing
“We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand.” -C. S. Lewis I like to read and understand new things, but it doesn’t end there. I agree with Lewis; writing brings my understanding to a much deeper level. I just don’t think it ends there. There’s always layers toContinue reading “Understanding Through Writing”
Go Big for Your Joy
Learn to be happy where you are. Learn to kiss the kids and clean the house how you want to because I promise you that those things are going to pay off. Let it go. Take this summer to let go of the things that keep you from living your best life. I really wantContinue reading “Go Big for Your Joy”
Cheat Codes for Writing
“I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I’m afraid of.” —Joss Whedon I spent all day carving away at my novel. It feels weird where I am. It’s so familiar, but it’s all so different. Same writer. Same novel.Continue reading “Cheat Codes for Writing”
Don’t Forget the Value of Your Words.
“Every word a woman writes changes the story of the world, revises the official version.” -Carolyn See
The Poetry Process
“Poetry is the one place where people can speak their original human mind. It is the outlet for people to say in public what is known in private.” -Allen Ginsberg I find that poetry comes to me in a rebellious way. If I force it out of me, it’s not as good, but if IContinue reading “The Poetry Process”
Comfort in Your Writing Space
I have had writing spaces all over my house. At first, I had this huge space down in the basement. I didn’t really do too well with my allergies. Then I had a smaller but still a decent-sized space in the basement, but this time it was in a partially finished room. It still botheredContinue reading “Comfort in Your Writing Space”
Keep Going
“One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming.” – Morgan Harper Nichols Here’s a gentle reminder. Don’t forget to look back and take time to appreciate all that you’ve survived and accomplished. Now keep going.
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