10 places I connect with humans online Originally posted on Medium I’m trying to find new places and communities on the web. I don’t usually venture out, but lately I’ve been in a search of active communities with lots of friendly connections. I’ve signed up for Twitch because growing up, I loved watching my brother and his friendsContinue reading “Online Communities I’ve Joined in 2020”
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Just Show Up
For the Conscious Writer How do they do it? Writers, actors, painters? How do they create so many works of art? They show up. There are days when they are inside out and upside down but they show up. Not 100 percent bright eyed and bushy tailed. Not with motivation. They show up for theirContinue reading “Just Show Up”
Signs You’ve Matured During the Pandemic
For the Conscious Writer First, regardless of how you feel, I want you to accept that you are at the peak of your mountain right now. Sit down and enjoy the view. In other words, appreciate the fruits of your labor. As a conscious writer, you are not just writing but also changing who youContinue reading “Signs You’ve Matured During the Pandemic”
The Key to Success
Is to define what it is. “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” — Helen Keller Photo by Anastase Maragos on Unsplash Believe it or not success looks different for everyone. Some might think of success as fame, or asContinue reading “The Key to Success”
On Writing
On Writing- Old Wounds and Your Characters’ Decision Making Photo by Taisiia Stupak on Unsplash When writing a character, it’s the wounds that guide their decision making. Unless something divine intervenes, when the character is left to make their own decisions, that decision must be made with their old wounds in mind. Whether it makes them use courageContinue reading “On Writing”
Trust The Writer
6 ways how to trust your inner writer Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash As writers, it’s important to value the process, but it’s trusting in your writing that helps deliver it to world. When I find myself doubting my work, it brings me down. I get writers block. I can get overly frustrated while I’m creating, soContinue reading “Trust The Writer”
What Made Me A Writer
I was not always a writer. I grew up in a single parent home with a mom battling depression. She, with the help of my family, made sure we had everything we needed while prioritizing a deep rooted relationship with Christ. I was blessed with a father who loved me and did the best heContinue reading “What Made Me A Writer”
I Write For My Family
Photo by Jessica Rockowitz on Unsplash I write for my family. When I first started writing a few years ago, I was an anxious mess. After writing and learning to accept the many different aspects of myself in order to build honest characters, it made it much easier for me to understand those around me. I can listenContinue reading “I Write For My Family”
Dear Writer, Your Ability to Focus on Today is Amazing.
For Writers Editing Their First Draft Photo by Aziz Acharki on Unsplash You stayed focused on today and that is amazing. When you focus too much on tomorrow it takes away from today. If you took your time and slowly carved away at your words, that is true craftsmanship. You can’t rush art. You know what you haveContinue reading “Dear Writer, Your Ability to Focus on Today is Amazing.”
Show Some Courage
Show Some Courage Your readers are watching Photo by Jr Korpa on Unsplash Be brave enough to do in your writing what you do in your imagination. Technique and skill are important but it’s also important to take your readers on the truest adventures inside your head. Be honest about who you are. The conflicting, raw, misfit you.Continue reading “Show Some Courage”
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