Writing is an act of discovery. There are writers who plan it all out and always know what’s coming next. There’s writers who plan out a little, then let the characters change it up once in a while. Then there’s others who have only a slight idea of what they will be writing. All theseContinue reading “An Act of Discovery”
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You Can Make Anything By Writing
Let’s take time to appreciate all the ways a novel can be useful to our world. Great change has come from story telling. Uprisings, tips for survival, and innovation for technology all can be learned from a novel. Businesses are built when ideas are written down and hashed out. Behaviors and mindsets are changed. LoveContinue reading “You Can Make Anything By Writing”
Ableist, What is it and What Does it have to Do with Writing?
Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against people with physical or mental disabilities. Ableism characterizes people as they are defined by their disabilities and it also classifies disabled people as people who are inferior to non-disabled people. -Wikipedia As a writer, I have seen a lot of ableism and in the past I have shrunkContinue reading “Ableist, What is it and What Does it have to Do with Writing?”
Called?
What do you feel called to do? I have been thinking lately that I’m called to do a variety of things. I have a spiritual calling and that trumps all. Then there’s community/collective support calling like called to service and leadership. And then I think everyone has a creative calling. I think that we feelContinue reading “Called?”
Own Your Writing Process
People don’t need to understand or know your writing process. What works for you as a writer doesn’t need to work for anyone else. Just figure out what works best for you. Some people have a certain time of day they write. Then there’s writers like Roald Dahl that have writing “huts.” There’s morning pagesContinue reading “Own Your Writing Process”
Writers are Writers Because…
Writers are writers because they write. I am beyond grateful for my writing friends. I’m grateful for their diversity in experience. I’m grateful for the way their minds work and the way they all see the world so differently. My writing friends are amazing writers. Some of them I connect with on a deep level,Continue reading “Writers are Writers Because…”
Overstimulated?
Yes, yes I am. We all have chaotic days but not all of us know how to recover in healthy ways. Some people decide to grab a drink others maybe indulge in comfort foods. Those things are ok but shouldn’t be the regular go to options. There are great ways to decompress that are healthy.Continue reading “Overstimulated?”
Feed Your Curiosity
Curiosity, it’s a spark that ignites a fire within us, a driving force that compels us to explore, to ask questions, and to delve deeper into the world around us. But somewhere along the way, for many of us, that spark gets dimmed by the routines and responsibilities of daily life. Nurture your curiosity andContinue reading “Feed Your Curiosity”
Choices
Here’s the truth: life is a series of choices, big and small. From the outfit you pick in the morning to the career path you forge, every decision shapes your journey. It can be empowering (you’re in control!), but also terrifying (what if I mess up?!). When my daughter was young, it was important toContinue reading “Choices”
Stay in Alignment
When something feels real good but it’s not in alignment with your ultimate goals, dare the Good Lord to send you something even better. It’s not always easy to stay focused. It’s not easy to say no when the things you’ve always wanted could be yours if only you put aside your integrity. So whenContinue reading “Stay in Alignment”
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