The dirty little “D” word
How often have you said, “It’s just easier if I do it myself!” It’s hard to give up control, I …
Category Archives: Creativity
What are you willing to fight for?
What do you need to go after with fearless tenacity? For me, it’s my writing career. I’m done looking at …
The things you want are already out there
I’m a big fan of Jen Sincero, goddess of all things BadAss. I’ve read her books and had her daily …
Dealing with piles of paper
I am a master at putting files into totes and stowing them in a dark corner. But I decided now …
What are you hiding behind the mask?
What does a writer look like? What does a runner look like? What does a mother look like? What does …
Have 5 minutes? Dance party!
I’ve been working using the Pomodoro method. I sit at my computer for 25 minutes, then I get up and …
Favorite things: Paper doll art
We all know paper dolls, right? Perhaps you played with them when you were younger. But have you thought much …
Slow down, take rest
School started yesterday. And I wasn’t there. I’m on sabbatical, one of the major, many perks of working in higher …
I don’t say “I’m a writer.” Here’s why.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma often quotes fellow cellist Pablo Casals as saying “I am a human being first, a musician second, …
Trying something new
Here’s a little secret: I’ve been writing for my entire adult life, and now I am doing what I said …
