How to slay writer’s block once and for all
Writer’s block. Real or imaginary? I’ve heard different definitions of writer’s block over the years, but I think my favorite is from writer and teacher Victoria Nelson in her book On Writer’s Block....
View ArticleWhy you should write in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Writers write. No matter what the circumstances. And in a crisis, writing can be our solace, our counselor, and our hope. During the economic downturn of 2008, my employer, like many others, announced...
View ArticleArs Poetica 2020: Where poetry inspires art
Ars Poetica Art & PoetryDownload Ars Poetica is an annual poetry/art event in my county where poets enter their work in a contest and, if chosen, their work is forwarded to local artists. Each...
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Free craft webinar: Writing tips from top teachers
As writers, we know that learning our craft is a lifelong endeavor. Even well-known published authors still study their craft. These craft masters want to become the best they can be. After I earned...
View ArticleSymbolism in literature: Is a rose just a rose?
In her poem, “Sacred Emily,” Gertrude Stein wrote, “Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.” This line is often interpreted as meaning things are what they are. In Stein’s view, the sentence expresses the...
View ArticleHow to write riveting sex scenes that leave your reader wanting more: the...
Have you ever read a sex scene in a novel and cringed? You can find bad writing anywhere, in any genre. But, as author Diana Gabaldon says, “While bad writing about murderers, spies, elves, or young...
View ArticleOne tip to tweak your morning routine to become happier and more creative
Recently, I had a major epiphany about how to tweak my morning routine to become more creative, happier, and joyful. But, first, the morning routine. I learned a few years ago about the power of...
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