by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka In my last post, on March 11th, I shared four mindsets to help us when we wait. I promised in part two I would share some practical things …
I Give Up: Three Words to Help You Grow as a Writer
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan I Give Up: Three Words to Help You Grow as a Writer “I give up.” How many times have you heard someone say those three little …
Time to Silence the Critics
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch My inner critic has been unusually loud during six weeks of shelter-in-place. Days alone in my home can make silence either a welcome companion or an …
Quarantine During COVID-19 is Like Writers’ Block
by Delores Topliff, @DeloresTopliff Sheltering in place can feel like limbo–how long will it last? What’s the calendar expiration date? Writing block also keeps us stuck in sameness. How can we …
The Case for a Writer’s Library
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell An author’s tools are a powerful draw to the writing life, because they are so cool. Laptops, headphones, caffeine, and ragged t-shirt and sweatpants (as a …