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?”
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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”
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”
My Best
As a writer, you should not judge, you should understand. Ernest Hemingway I’m just happy that I get tomorrow to try again. And I got to spend time with my family which brings me joy. Family is so important to me. Seeing them happy brings me so much fulfillment. Sometimes I worry if I’m doingContinue reading “My Best”
Writing Blues are Normal
Woke up this morning feeling kinda sad about my writing. By the end of the day I felt better and even pumped out a handful of words for the novel. I know I’m not alone in this, even the most seasoned writers experience moments of frustration or writer’s block. But the joy of writing liesContinue reading “Writing Blues are Normal”
You Already Have It
Everything you need is inside you. You have the strength, resources, and potential to achieve your goals. You don’t need to wait for someone or something else to give you what you need. You already have it all within you. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you can do everything on your own. Sometimes youContinue reading “You Already Have It”
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