There’s a scene from Disney’s The Little Mermaid that’s been replaying in my mind the last week. Specifically, I keep seeing the close-up profile of Ursula’s mouth as she answers Ariel’s question… “Your voice.” Nothing is more personal and signature
Read first, write later.
My head is swirling in ancient sacred texts, which makes it feel strange to talk about contemporary writing. The voice is so different. Even though the texts come from different times and places, the translations all have a similar feel.
I'll be your writer friend!
Do you have writer friends? You should. Writer friends are fun and fun is good! *Extra points for anyone who gets this book reference!* But seriously, if you are a writer, you need writer friends. Need. Them. Yesterday. These are
#WriterWednesday: Write On!
There is a balance that gets established – a rhythm and routine. This is how I tune out Oscar and Elmo as I write this. This is how despite forgetting the three or four good ideas for a post, I
#WriterWednesday: The Write Resources
One of the things I included in TRANSFORM TO THRIVE was a resource and skill inventory. At the time I wasn’t thinking about writing specifically, but rather what is available to an individual to make her life better. The thing
#WriterWednesday: Plan Your Writing Year Now
Because this is the closest we’re going to get to New Year’s on a Wednesday, I think we need to talk about writer goals, intentions, and well, all vaguely self-imposed boundaries. This is where there is creation and destruction. This
#WriterWednesday: Recognizing & The Gap
In the writing world, there are a lot of naysayers. There are rejections from online publications, literary zines, agents, small presses, big presses, contests, fellowships, and grants. There are barriers to entry at every level: reviews, money, readers, time, agents,
#WriterWednesday: 3 Keys To Prolific Writing
I’m prolific for a reason. First, my mind is going all the time, driven by a daily practice of reading combined with bold-brewed coffee. I mean this – seriously. Ideas are everywhere. I read all kinds of articles and books
Let's Practice Humble Authenticity
In the late 90s there was this thing about “posing.” Being a poser was maybe the worst insult someone could hurl in some circles during my high school days. Posing – pretending – being false. Of course, in high school,
#WriterWednesday: Writing Stakes
Why do you write? Why does anyone write? There are as many reasons as there are writers. And results match. Motivation, production, persistence – all match reason. My interest is in those with intense reasoning – with fire in the
