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The Writers’ Workshop*
Disclaimer: Like earning a writing degree, or attending a writers’ conference, joining or starting a writers’ workshop can be a terrific way to procrastinate and…
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Quote and Comment, Butler
In her essay “Furor Scribendi” Octavia Butler wrote: “First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you're inspired or not. Habit…
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My Big Writerly Lesson for 2017
I am happiest as a writer when I’m neck deep in the throes of creating a book-length manuscript. I already knew this. I found it…
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The Energy of Experience
It is that moment when you are emotionally moved, when you are shocked, in awe. When damage is done or redemption is realized. The epiphany,…
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The Problem of Journaling – Solution #2: The Travel Journal
Whenever I travel - whether its a long weekend getaway or a trip outside the US - I cease my daily creative writing routine (for…
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