There’s a paradox to being a writer. We do all this work in solitude, for reasons beyond ordinary comprehension. We know that we need to practice our craft no matter the outcomes. We say we do it “for me.” But at the end of the day, as much as we have a personal need that’s… [Read More]
Sometimes we need to break it.
When it comes to revising our drafts, there’s a tendency for writers to get a bit too cozy. Particularly if we’ve typed and printed off pages. Forget it — it’s like the scene has calcified somehow. We’ve built a structure. And it feels so good to have a roof over our heads after standing so… [Read More]
Yes! Writing is scary!
The reasons we don’t want to write are valid. Writing can feel uncomfortable, scary, even dangerous. That’s to be expected. It’s not just you. It’s me. It’s everyone. I’ve never met a writer — published, working, or otherwise — who doesn’t feel the fear. The apprehension. The second-guessing. The sweaty palms. Should I really be… [Read More]
Let your heart get involved.
Commit to your writing, even when you don’t feel like there’s enough time. Even when you feel a bit incompetent. Even when you feel vulnerable and uncertain. Make a promise to your writing, and let your heart get involved. It’s not just a goal you’re setting: it’s a relationship you’re nurturing. Make a commitment from… [Read More]
10 pieces of writing wisdom.
One of the things writers often become preoccupied with is advice from other writers. We love to read bon mots from famous, usually long dead authors that tell us to never use adverbs, or to only write before 5am, or to only write about our own lives, or to never write about ourselves. But does… [Read More]
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