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Writing Retreat in France

I’m beyond excited to be returning to France to co-lead another workshop/retreat. We’ll spend a week in Pezenas, a lively city in the south of France, where we will write, eat French cheese and chocolate croissants, drink good wine and write some more. Interested in joining us? We’d love to have you, but spaces are […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 12 years ago11/03/2015

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5 Simple Truths About Writing

1. It's hard. 2. But not when you are in the flow. 3. It's easier when you do it every day, or at least with some regularity. 4. If you write every day, especially first thing in the morning, you'll feel good all day. You might even feel like you're in love with the world. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 12 years ago11/03/2015

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Kaizen (Sort of) for Writers

Last week we were at the beach. Well, it was the bay, actually. Which is why it was so quiet around this blog. It was wonderful and relaxing, thanks in no small part to the house we stayed in, which is owned by my daughter's in-laws. The house was roomy, clean, and organized. Emphasis on […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 12 years ago11/03/2015

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Guest Post, Part Two: I Haven’t Dreamed a Dream Yet

As I told you yesterday, I met Cindy Corpier at the Spalding MFA spring residency in Louisville, Kentucky last May. She began her two-part series on dreaming and writing on Tuesday, and here I happily present Part Two. I Haven't Dreamed a Dream…Yet, Part Two by Cindy Corpier Dreams can show the depth of a […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 12 years ago11/03/2015

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Can Writing Set You Free?

Today is Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, a day in which we Americans celebrate the anniversary of our freedom from those pesky English overlords. There's currently a lot of media attention to the themes of freedom and independence, and thus I've been thinking of how these concepts apply to writing. Many […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 12 years ago11/03/2015

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The Creative’s Dilemma: Routine or Free Rein?

We creative types like freedom. "Don't fence me in!" we cry. We need to be unfettered and unchained in order to do our best work. And this particularly applies to anything so prosaic as schedules and routine, which are the polar opposite to creative passion. Right? That attitude is certainly the romantic vision many of […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 12 years ago11/03/2015

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A First Look at Eric Maisel’s Making Your Creative Mark

Eric Maisel is practically a one-man industry. Well, he invented an industry–that of creativity coaching. In his own creativity coaching practice, he’s worked with MacArthur fellows, best-selling authors, Academy Award winners, painters, musicians, all kinds of creators. And not only that, he’s written books–tons of ’em, several of which I have read and enjoyed. So […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 12 years ago11/03/2015

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When You’re Distracted From Your Writing

Last week was tough: the bombing in Boston, explosion in Texas, the shootout and manhunt for the Boston suspects, earthquake in China, on and on. I was horrified, and spent much of my day sending prayers and good thoughts to all those affected–and I was riveted to the news. Some people turn off the TV […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

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Quick note about comments: I just realized that most of the comments that have been left in the past few days are inadvertently going into a Spam file. Thanks to Zan Marie for noticing that her comment didn't post and letting me know. I'm wondered why I wasn't getting many comments! I'm working with Typepad […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

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Guest Post: Unpack This Scene

I'm pleased to introduce to you novelist Julianne McCullagh, who announces the publication of her book, The Narrow Gate, and tells a bit of the story behind it in this guest post. Unpack This Scene by Julianne McCullagh About a year ago, Charlotte Rains Dixon offered a free 15-minute coaching session. Free I could afford. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

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Writing Retreat in France

5 Simple Truths About Writing

Kaizen (Sort of) for Writers

Guest Post, Part Two: I Haven’t Dreamed a Dream Yet

Can Writing Set You Free?

The Creative’s Dilemma: Routine or Free Rein?

A First Look at Eric Maisel’s Making Your Creative Mark

When You’re Distracted From Your Writing

Guest Post: Unpack This Scene

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