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The Benefits of Anticipation (A Love Letter)

In ten days I’ll board a plane to Paris (well, I’ve got to get to L.A. first). And I’m excited. Through some great, amazing stroke of good luck, this will be my second trip to France this year. (The first one was for a writing retreat, and this time is to teach.) I think, because […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago08/17/2018

Love letters

What to Do When You’re Fresh Out of Ideas (A Love Letter)

The summer doldrums are here—and I’ve been fresh out of ideas. For anything. I haven’t posted on this blog, besides putting these newsletters up, in a couple of weeks. I was going great guns on Medium, posting a lot, and then I suddenly stopped. I couldn’t think of anything to say in either place. And […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago08/04/2018

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It’s Summer, You Should Be Reading (A Love Letter)

It is summertime, and it is hot and nobody feels like doing anything. So, in my book (hahahaha) that means it is time for a lot of reading. Hot summer afternoons are made for lying on a hammock, or in air-conditioned comfort, giving yourself over to a book. Who has time for such things? You […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago07/27/2018

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Do Me a Favor and Go Easy on Yourself, Okay? (A Love Letter)

Hey guys, in case you hadn’t noticed, it’s summertime! Today in Portland it is a perfect summer day: blue sky, not too hot, a nice breeze. I’ve been taking regular breaks outside to read and knit, shooing yellow jackets away (we have a nest on the driveway). But last week it was hot, beastly hot. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago07/21/2018

inspiration Writing Process

Set Your Brain and Your Creativity Free

Being a writer is a tough gig, as previously noted. Hugely satisfying, and the only thing you can do if you are called to it, but it is a demanding task mistress and at all but the highest levels, the pay is low. So you might as well have fun while you are doing it. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago07/16/2018

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It’s My Birthday Soon–And I’m Giving Away Presents!

This Tuesday is my birthday. No, I won’t tell you how old I am going to be. Suffice it to say I don’t feel as old as I am. And, because it is my birthday, I’m giving you presents! Here’s the deal. It is hot here in Portland at the moment (98 degrees) and I […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago07/14/2018

Travel

7 Reasons to Write While on Vacation (and 3 Reasons Not To)

I’m a firm believer in writing every day, even if it is just jotting down a few notes or writing a journal entry. Writing regularly has so many benefits to your writing career, including: –keeping the writing muscle strong –keeping the momentum going (more on that below) –staying on track with a project such as […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago07/11/2018

Travel Workshops Writing

A Day in the Life of a Writing Workshop in France

You wake up in a decently comfortable bed in room in an old, old house. And then you remember: I’m in France! Yes, you are. You took the train down from Paris the day before and arrived here just in time to wander the town and then meet the other workshop attendees for wine and […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago

Love letters

Depending on Your Point of View (A Love Letter)

You live for adventure and global travel. Or you love to stay home by the cozy fire. You can’t stay still—you have to be doing something. Or everything you love to do involves sitting. You love gardening. Or you hate getting your hands dirty. You agree with everything our president says, or you take to […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago07/07/2018

Writing

Is Your Writing Caged or Free?

To my American readers–Happy Independence Day! And to the rest of you, I hope you find something of use in this post on writing and freedom. Here’s my question–are you caging your writing or setting it free? There’s been a spate of posts and articles on freedom this week, maybe more than usual because of […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 7 years ago

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The Benefits of Anticipation (A Love Letter)

What to Do When You’re Fresh Out of Ideas (A Love Letter)

It’s Summer, You Should Be Reading (A Love Letter)

Do Me a Favor and Go Easy on Yourself, Okay? (A Love Letter)

Set Your Brain and Your Creativity Free

It’s My Birthday Soon–And I’m Giving Away Presents!

7 Reasons to Write While on Vacation (and 3 Reasons Not To)

A Day in the Life of a Writing Workshop in France

Depending on Your Point of View (A Love Letter)

Is Your Writing Caged or Free?

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