CREATE. WRITE. THRIVE.
For Creatives, it’s easy to get wrapped up in our passion and focus on our long-term goals. We race along, balancing the demands of daily life with our commitment to carve out as much time for our project as possible, … Continued
Would you like to attend “An Idyllic Writers’ Retreat, Smack-Dab in the Middle of Your Crazy Life”? Then give Camp NaNoWriMo a go. It’s a month-long, online writers’ camp filled with encouragement, puns, and lots of inspiration. The … Continued
Do you remember the most words you’ve ever written in one day? For me, it was a few years ago, on the last Saturday in November. NaNoWriMo time was running out… I wrote 12,000 words! (But a lot of them … Continued
In the last post, I told you the reasons it’s crucial to have a mentor. But how do you find the right person? And how do you approach them? Here are a few considerations when searching for a mentor … Continued
We know writing is a solitary pursuit. No one but your Muse can really sit in the chair with you. (And, for the most part, our Muses seem to be a pretty abusive group, so you can forget that kind … Continued
In education, few issues are as hotly debated as homework. I have to chuckle at the viral posts about the “revolutionary new” homework policy of only sending home what isn’t completed at school — no busy work! That’s been our … Continued
Few things have had more impact on my writing than becoming a morning person. In my last post, I shared how I used to think I was a born night owl and would never change. Turns out I couldn’t have … Continued
Would you like to improve your productivity and give your creativity a boost? Does it feel like you can’t get traction on your project? Two years ago, I chose one habit that changed my writing life. I started … Continued
Is decluttering for Creatives different, somehow? This is a photo I pinned to represent my ideal office. So far, I have the chair. (And only because the local TJ Maxx had one perched on a display while I was there to … Continued