• Writing

    The Positive Side To Life

    Have you noticed there is a lot of negativity out there? Sure, it could be the long hard winter we’re experiencing – polar vortexes can dampen the mood of the happiest, most positive people. Regardless of the weather, some people…

  • Musings on Life,  Writing

    A Look in the Mirror

    Reflecting on your own perspectives on writing and your life as a writer I feel like we can’t have a month where we talk about perspectives on writing without challenging ourselves about our own perspectives on our writing and our…

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    Writing No Pain, No Gain?

    Exercise can bring out the best and the worst in a person.  It can also help or hurt the other commitments in your life.   This month I’ve made a commitment to get more active.  Normally, this is something where…

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    “Let it Go” And Write Creatively

    How to not get “Tangled” up in structure and embrace the creative process                 Sometimes the most creative and inspiring ideas come from the brainstorming that occurs when we just write. I have set a timer for 15 minutes and…

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    Doubting Your Writing Style

                    Does anyone else remember that movie that came out about 6 years ago called “Doubt”? I remember being so excited to see it mostly because in my eyes Meryl Streep is an unparalleled goddess when it comes to acting.…