Should I Do Camp NaNoWriMo?
You might be wondering, “Should I do Camp NaNoWriMo?” Yes. See you next week. Just kidding. Well, my answer will most likely still be ‘yes’. But let’s take a closer look and figure out if it’s right for … Continued
A Green Thumb for Creativity
Do you have a green thumb for creativity? (Pssst! Cole, here. Enjoy this guest post by my dear friend, Sandra Peasley Bush. I know you will 😉 ) “What’s that?” you may ask. “How do I know if … Continued
The Power of the Prompt: Creative Writing Prompts for Motivation
(Cole, here! I’m so glad to introduce you to my writer friend, Connie Kinsey! She’ll be a presenter at our WV Writers Summer Conference in June, and she’s got some tips for how to utilize creative writing prompts in your … Continued
Shake Up Your Writing Routine
Hi, there! Hope you enjoy this essay by my friend, Sarah Blizzard, as much as I have! Grab a coffee (or juice) and find out how she recommends you shake up your writing routine. 💕Cole … Continued
“What If I’m More Creative Than Talented?”
“What if I’m more creative than talented?” That’s what one of my former students asked me recently. I read the message and smiled. If you’re an artist, you’ve felt that pain. My dad tells a story. One … Continued
How to Write (Non-Cliched) Romantic Subplots
First, as a disclaimer, let me say — I don’t read a ton of romances. So let’s get that out of the way from the beginning. The minute the guy is described as muscled, tattooed, and utterly handsome? Snooze. No, … Continued
Is Energy Level Important for Writing?
When we think of writers, we don’t typically envision an elite athlete crouched at the starting line, or a novelist doing pushups between pages. But is energy level important for writing? Can we reach our writing goals more effectively if … Continued
How to Focus on Writing During the Holidays
Does it seem like your only choice is between letting your consistent writing habit fall away or ignoring your family while you hole-up in a far corner of your home to reach your word quota? Is there a third alternative? … Continued
Two Back-to-School Opportunities for Writers
13 years in school, 4 years of college, 13 years working at a school… You might say I’m conditioned to refocus on education during September’s Back-to-School Season 😁 And even though I made a leap at the end … Continued
How to Choose the Right Idea to Write
I’m writing you this love letter in response to one of the most common frustrations that readers share with me. It goes something like this: “I know I’m meant to write, but when I sit down and try to start, … Continued