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]
Why is creative writing so important?
A healthy society has a healthy relationship to creativity. People in a dysfunctional society are afraid to make art, or they’re dismissive of it. Distraction, fear and fatigue often come up in times of transition. These are normal responses to the hard work of transformation. Old cultural stories are crumbling, and this is an excellent… [Read More]
I have an even better idea!
New ideas are delicious and tricky. Sometimes they feel like a gift — like those first forsythia branches of spring, a burst of yellow so bright against the grey, you can hardly believe it’s real. And sometimes they come to interrupt our focus. They test our commitment to our main project, and try to persuade… [Read More]
10 writers who got to publish their books.
I often say that concentrating on publishing and marketing your story or book is a distraction. If you’re busy thinking about getting published, you may be skipping the part of writing where you get more curious and engaged with the work itself, and discover what was previously unknown to you — where you feed your… [Read More]
How to keep your writing promises.
In the spotlight today, author Daphne Gordon teaches you a practical system to help you keep track of the promises you make to yourself. She shares her own customized workflow — a promise-keeping map that holds you accountable, reassures you, and keeps you moving forward. When you centre your commitment, you honour yourself. I encourage… [Read More]
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