The 10th Anniversary edition of the Story Course launched a few days ago. Thank you so much for celebrating this milestone with me! Over the past 10 years the Story Course has protected writers, respected their intelligence, and taught them how to pay attention to magic. And this year, we made it even better. Today,… [Read More]
A pep talk from a friend.
When I was writing this morning, I hit a mini-wall. I wasn’t blocked, I just didn’t go all the way through the portal. I was aware of time, which is always a clue that I’m out of flow. I glanced at the note I’d scrawled for myself at the start of the month: Find it… [Read More]
Let your writing burst into flame.
Ten years ago, I created a different kind of writing course: one that loves writers. I wanted to show you how to write with confidence and magic, with practical skills you’d use for the rest of your writing career. I made sure each lesson was drenched in comfort and care, and respected your intelligence, autonomy,… [Read More]
Are you Pointy With Intellect?
Influence has an important role in your writing. As you understand and work with different styles and influences, you’ll learn how to find your own voice. This is part eight of a 10-part series on style and voice. Writers in the Story Course and the Story Intensive can determine their writing style by taking the… [Read More]
Being not doing
Your body has an awareness that is not connected to thinking. For now, let go of your desk, the news, your home, your refrigerator, your bed, your notebook. Give yourself twenty minutes. Go outside. Leave your phone at home. If you can, go where there are trees and birds and not so much packaging. A… [Read More]
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