“The beautiful part of writing is that you don’t have to get it right the first time, unlike, say, a brain surgeon.” – Robert Cormier I’m a lover of the novel process above all forms of writing. I enjoy poetry very much, but it doesn’t hit the same way a novel does. At first, IContinue reading “Writing Form”
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Divergent
The way to loving life is to make it yours. And the keys to making it yours are your values. If you are out of alignment with your own personal values, then you are going to be miserable no matter what you do. Your values are personal to you. They can’t be values that areContinue reading “Divergent”
For Writers
Good stories come to those who are watching. For writers, writing is what they do on any occasion. There’s always something to add to the story especially when life’s throwing lemons at you. Writers learn to see the world as something that can be observed and lived. That’s where the stories come from. That’s theContinue reading “For Writers”
Don’t Limit Yourself
There’s an entire world out there. There’s time. There are a billion people. There are resources. Break free from your old routine that’s not serving you anymore. You may find the same ol’ stuff, but at least you get the same ol’ stuff with a better view. I don’t wanna encourage anyone to walk offContinue reading “Don’t Limit Yourself”
Ergonomics Yay!
I’m so excited! I bought myself a few things to increase my ergonomics! If I’m writing for more than three hours a day, then I gotta make sure I’m investing in my health! My back and neck feel better already! I got a 4-port USB hub, wired keyboard, and mouse from 5 and Below. TheContinue reading “Ergonomics Yay!”
Rest Day
Today was a rest day for me. A rest day I didn’t ask for. I have a long to-do list that I’m excited to work through. It’s hard for me to slow down, but I have to take time to heal and recover. I just want to go a hundred miles an hour and makeContinue reading “Rest Day”
Find What You Love
Are you staying focused on the things that you love? You know, those things that increase your wellbeing. Just a gentle reminder: maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit requires three different sets of joys. What helps to silence the chatter without damaging the body or spirit? What nourishes your body without taking away fromContinue reading “Find What You Love”
Why Aren’t You Writing?
There are so many good reasons to write. There are so many ways to execute it, and there are a million and one mental health benefits. Okay, I haven’t actually counted all the health benefits, but journaling has been known to lower stress and anxiety significantly. Also, working on your creative writing skills when you’reContinue reading “Why Aren’t You Writing?”
Life Feels Good
I have had a fantastic Tuesday. It was so good that I feel bad saying it. It feels kind of wrong. Should I be miserable while in the middle of all this change? I mean, my faith has been tested during much darker times, but at the end of the day, I’m just happy toContinue reading “Life Feels Good”
The Choice is Yours
Don’t forget that writing is your craft. You get to choose which part of it works best for you. You get to try out all the formats. You get to choose who you share your craft with and how you do it. It’s not about proving that your craft is good enough. It’s about thrivingContinue reading “The Choice is Yours”
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