Wherever you are in the world, I hope you, your family, and your neighbours are feeling well and are prepared for self-isolation. My wish is that we all work together, slow this pandemic, and that our public health workers will be able to take care of the sick without being overwhelmed by need. We don’t… [Read More]
My secret writing device: escapism.
Today, I am going to give you a piece of writing advice that I’m almost embarrassed to share with you. First, know that I live for hot weather. I love sunshine, and my love is unconditional and all-encompassing. Give me summer heat waves, oppressive humidity, and a scary UV index — you will not hear… [Read More]
What writers need to know about marketing and publishing.
Do you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, fear that you’re falling behind or working slowly, and can’t tell if your writing is good or bad? You’re feeling all the normal feelings. When I sit down to write in the morning I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing either. I’m not… [Read More]
Peace.
I know it’s hard to make time for your writing, especially when Australia’s forests are burning and so many of our world leaders are working against peace. It’s difficult, but this is a crucial time for you to swim upstream and locate the peacefulness within yourself. You need to practice it and express it, even… [Read More]
3 things to do when you’re bored by your own writing.
Lately I’ve been feeling bored of myself. Uninspired by my own writing. I also know that this feeling — the “meh” that comes over me when I look at what I’ve already written — is a form of my resistance. Our love of writing is less about words and sentences than we may think. It’s… [Read More]
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