CREATE. WRITE. THRIVE.
(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
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?” 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
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
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
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
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
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
I think it’s safe to say that the last month and a half has been an intense time. You can use several words to describe it, actually. Uncertain. Distressing. Emotional. Pick your adjective! And if you’re a storyteller, I’ll bet … Continued
Frequently, I hear from writers who feel miserable. “I know I want to write, but I don’t know what.” Or, “I want to be an author but I’m not sure how to start!” Honestly, is there any writer who hasn’t … Continued