Last fall I posted this picture of my year-ahead plan for Centered members. I received requests for a more detailed explanation of my process, so here it is! We live in story; this is how we create meaning. I want to consciously allow meaning to emerge as we move through the year. I don’t want to fight it, or pretend it’s not happening (that just leads to extra confusion and struggle). Stories always present us… [Read More]
Reflection & respect: What really happened this year?
Wherever you are in the world, I hope you, your family, and your neighbours are feeling well and are safe.
The Best Books I Read In 2021
This past year we opened Centered, our online writing community. Centered is structured to guide writers through the creative cycle, and I curated our monthly workshops and gatherings thematically. These themes touch on the beats of story structure and the energy of a year with four seasons.
What is a good burden?
Christina Crook launched her new book, Good Burdens, here at Skybarn the night before we recorded the conversation I’m sharing today.
Write something new; stop trying to be original.
Many books influenced me when I was writing Radiant Shimmering Light, but a handful of them were strong teachers and mentors. Whenever I had a big question about craft, character, setting, or structure, I would go to these books directly for advice.