CREATE. WRITE. THRIVE.
Want to know why I’m not doing NaNoWriMo this year? Let’s back up and start at the beginning… The first time I ever heard of NaNoWriMo, I was browsing MySpace. (You didn’t think I was going to back … Continued
It’s Preptober, and that means the gears of your NaNoWriMo story are turning so hard your brain feels the heat of the friction! (At least that’s the way it is in my case. Come November? Those gears slow waaaay down … Continued
Whether you’re a professional or a motivated amateur, all serious writers should be committed to growing and honing their writing skills. Easier said than done, though, right? Between crammed schedules, working full-time, and other family and community commitments, it can … Continued
Do you dream of turning your writing (passion, compulsion, obsession–it’s so much more than a hobby!) into a sustainable career? I’m not going to tell you that it’s easy, or even that it’s easier than working a nine-to-five for someone … Continued
What are the obstacles to write your book? What’s standing in your way? We’ve already discussed conquering your fear, finding the time, and getting organized. If you’ve run through those road blocks, then it’s time to actually sit … Continued
So many people want to write a book, but few actually take the steps necessary to make it happen. If you think about it, almost everyone *can* do it. In its most basic form, a book is just a string … Continued
You know you’re meant to write a book. It’s not a question–you’ve always known! Some nights, it wakes you up and you wonder how to make it happen. But when morning comes, you’re not sure how to overcome the obstacles … Continued
What do you think is the most important habit for writers to cultivate? Last week, we got word that the West Virginia Writers craft book, Writerly Things (I was privileged to be able to contribute–yay!), received Runner-Up … Continued
Just last week I was listening to this podcast. The guest, Jeff Goins, spoke of the power of proximity for creatives. He specifically spoke about Ernest Hemingway joining the community of American expatriates living in France. “He just hung out … Continued
It’s late spring, and that means conference season is upon us! My beloved West Virginia Writers Summer Conference is just a week away. It’s my unofficial kickoff for summer, a serene, creative place I can unwind from the frantic end … Continued