Looking for some inspiration? I have got just the thing for you! I was not struggling today for inspiration, thankfully; a fellow lover of the literary world lit my fire. But since I have been inspired, I have to share one of my secret inspo dump platform. If you haven’t guessed it already, it’s Pinterest.Continue reading “Free Inspo for You”
Category Archives: on writing
Doors to Possibility -Happy Birthday C. S. Lewis
“Don’t use words too big for the subject. Don’t say ‘infinitely’ when you mean ‘very’; otherwise you’ll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.” -C. S. Lewis In honor of C. S. Lewis’ birthday, I wanted to share one of his quotes. This one made me laugh because IContinue reading “Doors to Possibility -Happy Birthday C. S. Lewis”
Final Part of the Process
“Healthy self-expression can make your life more fulfilling, allowing you to tap into your own, unique creativity, desires, and passions.” -Karen Sosnoski, PhD on Psychcentral This first novel of mine focuses on self-expression. It’s a collection of moments, thoughts, and ideas, and it’s a work of fiction that I feel expresses so many little partsContinue reading “Final Part of the Process”
Do You Write Alone?
“The writing process for me is pretty much always the same – it’s a solitary experience.” -Sheryl Crow It’s interesting because I speak often of the writing process being solitary. I speak often of taking intentional time for yourself. But I also must admit that when I sit down to write, I bring so manyContinue reading “Do You Write Alone?”
There’s Always a Good Reason to Write.
“I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” — Anne Frank There’s always a good reason to write. I think one of the greatest reasons to write is when I feel completely out of control. I don’t write to gain control; I write to find my calm inContinue reading “There’s Always a Good Reason to Write.”
Wonder and Mystery
“The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery.” -Anais Nin Writing for me has been this mysterious journey. Now that I’ve been doing it for a decade, it’s still got some mystery to it. But a lot of it has been demystified through habitual behavior.Continue reading “Wonder and Mystery”
What’s Your Favorite Part of the Writing Process?
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh I’m learning how much comes from just writing every day. I’m not someone who locks themself in a room to get a bunch of words out of me in one sitting. I’m here to enjoy this process. Don’t getContinue reading “What’s Your Favorite Part of the Writing Process?”
Sunday Thoughts
“Turn up for work. Discipline allows creative freedom. No discipline equals no freedom.” -Jeanette Winterson There are days when I’m dragging myself to the computer and days when I can’t wait to get my creativity out. Yesterday was one of those days when I was eager to write. Either way, I have plenty of wiggleContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts”
The Anticipation
“I am happy to be alive as long as I can paint.” — Frida Kahlo This is me but writing. All day, I have literally been so excited to get home and write. I had a good day and I was very present, but the thoughts were flowing in. All I can think about is getting to theContinue reading “The Anticipation”
Light the Way
“Novelists are people who, in my experience, hang on, well past when others would keep hanging on.” -Alexander Chee from First Fiction Hanging on is a bit of an understatement, and I think hanging on is only one part of the process. I understand, though, we stick it out. It takes quite a bit ofContinue reading “Light the Way”
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