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, …
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Writers: Take a step back
Image from http://cute-pictures.blogspot.com/2014/05/hd-nature-scenery-wallpapers-for-desktop.html I received an important reminder today: Don’t be so caught up in the achievement phase that you …
Admiration, or envy? You decide
We all look at others. Figuratively, we look at what people are wearing, their hair, their makeup, the way they …
11 words for writers
More from Susan Sontag on writing from the esteemed Maria Popova at BrainPickings. Popova just started a “Midweek pick-me-up” email …
What do you want to quit?
Photo Credit: Sheep”R”Us Flickr via Compfight cc. I’m sure alpaca farmers also feel pressure to be successful by the world’s …
How to tackle overwhelming projects
Photo Credit: pom.angers Flickr via Compfight cc. Some days feel like floodwaters that are out of control. Do you ever …
Disappointments in the writing life
Photo Credit: MacBeales Flickr via Compfight cc I spent a large chunk of 2017 working on a project I hadn’t …
Creating a consistent writing practice
What are your tips and tricks for keeping a consistent writing practice? I will admit, there are times when I …
One word that can cause a lot of harm
Photo Credit: Anderson’s All-Purpose Flickr via Compfight cc I hate this word. It’s a word that sets us up for …
3 things that are making me happy (Feb. 6)
My weekly series of my favorite things, otherwise known as what’s making me happy this week (credit to NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour).
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 