Have you been feeling a desire to start writing your memoir, to share adventures and misadventures you’ve had along the way? You may be wondering, “How do I begin?” Start …
Breaking Through Writer’s Block
If you’re anything like me, September is a month for beginning new projects, that writing project I put off all summer long because there were picnics to go to and …
Moving Beyond The Inner Critic
I suspect I’m not alone when I confess that I have a critical voice that loves to tell me everything I’m doing wrong, how my ideas suck, ways I’m a …
It Takes A Village
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 …