It’s easy to get discouraged in the writing industry. It’s a tough business, and as they say on Project runway, “One day you’re in, and one day you’re out.” So …
The Writer and The Waiting Room
Today I’d like to invite you to join me somewhere most, if not all, writers are familiar with. Where’s that, you ask? The Waiting Room. I know some of you …
When Your Writing Enthusiasm Needs to Be Rekindled
Have you ever played that party game where you’re asked, “If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?” People always say they’d want to be able to fly. …
Don’t Let ANYTHING Steal Your Writing Joy
I’m a member of several writing groups, and I’m always amazed at the different reactions people have to similar situations. For instance, one writer might leave a critique session in …
The Writing Life: When Saying “Yes” Begins Things
I always wanted to be a writer. But for years, my focus was on nonfiction: writing for newspapers and magazines and eventually a nonfiction book. And I was happy with …