We are all interconnected. Made of the same universal fibres. Woven into the same fabric. Life mirrors itself in infinite directions. Energies. Colours. “Coincidences.” At all scales. This numinous web is the ultimate source of metaphor. When we tune into this source, we can more easily spot patterns, echoes, hidden meanings — the seemingly random… [Read More]
What satisfies most writers: it’s not what you think
The most satisfying part of writing is making contact with the unknown. Since we were young children, we writers have been enchanted by mystery, drawn to that place where we glimpse something greater than ourselves. It still gives us a sense of wonder, astonishment, and deep belonging, doesn’t it? As adults, getting through that portal… [Read More]
The courage to transform through story.
To close this month’s theme of courage, I’m talking about possibly the hardest thing we undergo as writers: Transformation. When we’re truly moved by writing that amazes us, what we are actually feeling is the transformation the writer experienced through the creation of her work. Even when we write about characters who appear to be… [Read More]
Do we write for ourselves? Or others?
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]
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