We arrived here in France two weeks and three days ago. Since then, I’ve written ten chapters on a new novel at a pretty good clip. Except for the two days last weekend when I stalled myself out. I’d written up to the point I had outlined. And then realized that several other scenes needed […]
I’m a sucker for a catchy headline (also known as click bait, which, funnily enough, I’m terrible at writing), and the other day I saw one that said something like this: it is why you are here. Well, I knew immediately what the “it” was, and you probably do, too. Your life purpose, of course. […]
Last week was rough for me. I was distracted by the election news and I didn’t get a lot done. My daily habit is to rise early, get coffee and spend a few minutes checking on what happened over night before getting to the page. This early morning writing is when I wrack up the […]
(For the best part of this whole post, scroll to the end for the video. Seriously.) When last heard from on Sunday, I was extolling the virtues of meditation and other such mental activities. Which might lead one to believe that one can sit in one’s chair and let one’s mind do all the work. […]
Wherein I talk about what it takes to be a writer, in my humble opinion, anyway. To finish a book project, or even an article or short story. To get the book out in the world, either into the hands of an agent and editor, or publish it yourself, which is a whole other enterprise. […]
Today is Thanksgiving day in the United States. For those of you living in other parts of the world, our Thanksgiving is a day to feast and be grateful (never mind that it is slowly getting co-opted by big box stores trying to sell Christmas stuff early). It began waaaay back in the day, when […]
Creative vs. Non-Creative People In which I attempt to answer the question, is there such a thing as a non-creative person? Years ago, when I was a fledgling writer still getting used to becoming enraptured in the throes of the creative process, I developed a theory: The world was divided into creative and non-creative people. […]
So, this week & last, we are on the topic of self care for writers. I know, wahk (that's the sound of a buzzer). But this is an important subject for you to pay attention to, so that you don't burn out. So listen up. But first, go read Part One. Because in that ditty, […]
Let's talk about self care. Yeah, I know, you'd rather be writing than fussing about some dumb old self care crap. But here's the point: taking care of yourself will enable you to write more and better. Truly. An example, taken from my own life: Yesterday, I completed two big projects. Both are under wraps […]
Here we are once again, at Saturday. How does that keep happening? Its a miracle. And here are your prompts for the week. Remember, for a dose of daily inspiration, check out my Tumblr blog, where I post a new prompt every day (except for the rare occasion when I forget). Happy writing! #177 The wind […]
