Writing

Spring weather is slow to arrive this year. We woke up to delicate snow flurries this morning. But despite winter’s lingering grasp, the signs of spring are all around: the greening of the grass, the birds belting out their sincerity, … Continued

Do you have a room where you can create? Aside from becoming an early bird, finding the space to write was what made the most difference in my work. Before, I shared a small home office with Mr. Smith. (Do … Continued

Who do you want to be one year from now?   You, obviously.   But what about the real you? Are you achieving your wildest, scariest, biggest goals? Or are you saving those for someday?   While the year winds … Continued

So you’ve signed up to do NaNoWriMo — fantastic! You’ve determined your approach. Now, for some damage control. At some point in the month of November, you are going to question yourself. Why would you have registered for this punishment … Continued

  The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air (Actually, it’s sweaty and humid and hot, but a chill is coming…hopefully!), the days are getting shorter… I know what you’re thinking: it’s NaNoWriMo season! So, dust off your … Continued

  What scares you? I’m not talking about worries for family safety or the irrational freakiness of a nightmare. I mean, what makes your heart race and your mouth go dry? What makes you anxious to even entertain the thought … Continued