Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up
So five weeks ago, I made a deal with myself. Write when chronic illness allows me to, but shoot for … Continue reading Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up
Category: Creativity
Writing with Chronic Illness
This week I came right up against a wall. Writing can be tough for anybody. Writing a book is even … Continue reading Writing with Chronic Illness
How to Take a Critique
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of whining on Twitter from authors. Someone left a bad review of their book … Continue reading How to Take a Critique
Bergman’s Female Characters
When I first viewed Ingmar Bergman’s THE SEVENTH SEAL, I knew I had discovered one of my favorite filmmakers. Now, working … Continue reading Bergman’s Female Characters
Create Nuanced Characters with a Writer’s Journal
When I was in my twenties, I wrote loads of crap. I say this with pride, not shame. Hey, I … Continue reading Create Nuanced Characters with a Writer’s Journal
8 Ways to Beat the Block
Okay, I’ll come clean–I don’t believe in writer’s block. In my fifteen years as a writing tutor, I’ve worked with … Continue reading 8 Ways to Beat the Block
Why I Attended the DIY Academy of Art Instead of an MFA
Becoming an artist can be expensive. If you go for an MFA, that can easily be upwards of $30,000. If … Continue reading Why I Attended the DIY Academy of Art Instead of an MFA
Trouble Finding Your Voice? Try Memoir
I used to have a lot of questions, like “When should I add in detail, and how much detail is … Continue reading Trouble Finding Your Voice? Try Memoir
Perfectionism, The God of Destruction
I never understood before. As a writer, I’ve always been comfortable with drafting and revising and getting shit down on … Continue reading Perfectionism, The God of Destruction
The Power of Patience
So you’ve got a scene that just isn’t working. You tinker and hammer and outline and cluster, but it’s still … Continue reading The Power of Patience
