You’ve probably all heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” I’d like to suggest that it takes a village to learn to love your words. Within …
Breaking Through the Impostor Syndrome
“When are people going to figure out that I really don’t know what I’m doing?” This question runs through my mind at least a few times a week. When will …
Hanging Out With Fear
Lately I’ve been meeting my fears. Face-to-face. The triggers are many and seem to be everywhere. Like what I experienced just a few days ago. I wondered, “Will I have …
What It Feels Like To Be On Retreat
Why choose a writing retreat? It’s all about what it feels like to unplug from daily routines, the demands and expectations, and letting your creative self be the focus of …
A Common Myth About Writing
Writing is a solitary act. To be a successful writer, I have to spend all my time alone. I used to believe in the classical image of the lonely author, …
How Big Can You Dream?
How big can you dream? What leap are you ready to make? That’s what I was asking myself at the end of December 2018, as I was considering the question: …
Learning to Love Your Words
Imagine sharing the story you’ve been working on for days, weeks, or even months of writing, editing and revising in your solitary space. Now I invite you to envision two …
New Year, New Word
Six years ago, I was introduced to the power of choosing a word for the year. I was in a coaching program at the time, and our coach stated, “When …
Memoir – Entry Into our Lives
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to start writing your own memoir? Can you feel the longing to share some of your experiences while reading or listening …
Creating a First Draft – Getting Your Words to the Page
How does one create a first draft for any piece of writing – whether it’s a blog post, a chapter in a book, an email or an entire novel? The …
