Do some books choose you?
Do you believe that some books choose you? I bought Zen on the Trail by Christopher Ives two years ago …
Category Archives: Inspiration
Deep Valley Book Festival goes virtual!
Like many organizations, the Deep Valley Book Festival had to pivot this year and find a way to deliver content …
5 ways to bring more enjoyment to your reading
This post is inspired by Laurie Hertzel’s July 24 column in the Minneapolis StarTribune titled “Making the Most of Your …
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, …
We’ve been here before: What lessons can we learn from WWII?
During World War II, households stockpiled butter. Today, it’s toilet paper. “Lots of people are unemployed because of the crisis.” …
What is the pandemic allowing you to do?
Instead of focusing on what we can’t do right now, tell me: What have you been able to do that normally …
What’s your new writing routine?
How often have you said, “I wish I had more time to write”? For many of us that wish has …
“Write something beautiful” — Dessa
I probably am the only remaining Minnesotan unfamiliar with Dessa’s music. I know who she is — how could I …
Read essays to write essays
“Read five poems for every one you write.” I read this piece of advice in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of …
Softening the sting of artistic rejection
Rejection sucks. But the more you submit, and the more you’re rejected, it DOES become easier to shake off those …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 