“The truth is lived, not taught.” -Hermann Hesse When I feel some type of way, I try to look at myself first. I’ve come to learn that when I begin to feel lost, it’s because I’m looking to someone else for something that I need to find inside myself. Just a few quick thoughts onContinue reading “Myself”
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Overcoming Insecurities in Writing and Speaking
“The style of an author should be the image of his mind, but the choice and command of language is the fruit of exercise.” -Edward Gibbon I used to think I was a better writer than a speaker. But then I thought, maybe I’m better at speaking than I am at writing. It was, andContinue reading “Overcoming Insecurities in Writing and Speaking”
Right Brained
“I write lustily and humorously. It isn’t calculated; it’s the way I think. I’ve invented a writing style that expresses who I am.” -Erica Jong I have a hard time writing things that I don’t learn from. I am a fiction writer who writes with depth and intention filled with symbolism. So, things that areContinue reading “Right Brained”
Treasure
“Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything really good.” – William Faulkner There’s a story going around about Stephen King trashing his novel. His wife pulled it out and told him to keep working on it. That was his book, Carrie. Steven King id proof,Continue reading “Treasure”
Good News
“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity. ” -Hippocrates So… I got an amazing doctor. She got my blood work done and boosted my iron pills from an over the counter 35mg to a prescribed amount and wowzer! My energy is amazing now. I hope I continue toContinue reading “Good News”
Written
“To be a writer, you have to write.” That’s really the only rule. Sure, there are a million other important things to do, but if you want to be a writer, it requires you to write. Write something long, short, a love poem, anything. You could even color-coordinate to make it fun. All that mattersContinue reading “Written”
Be Scared and Do It Anyway
“Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember one rule of thumb: the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.” -Steven Pressfield inContinue reading “Be Scared and Do It Anyway”
Journaling
“I sometimes start keeping a journal about the writing process itself. Particularly when I get the ideas, and I am trying to brood over the chaos phase. In writing a novel, you really have to brood over a lot of chaos of ideas and possibilities.” -Sue Monk Kidd I spent a good chunk of myContinue reading “Journaling”
Embracing Introverted Days: Finding Peace in Silence
Today I was super introverted. Barely spoke a word to anyone until about 3 PM. I didn’t feel depressed or lonely. I felt like I was fully present. I didn’t even have any podcasts going. It was just good old-fashioned cleaning. My brain felt kind of like mush by the time I was done. IContinue reading “Embracing Introverted Days: Finding Peace in Silence”
Write it for Children
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” — Madeleine L’Engle I love that I have my girls to read books with. I love a good children’s book. I like a good book, period. It doesn’tContinue reading “Write it for Children”
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