5 European Christmas Characters You Might Not Know
Last week, I shared a few ways to incorporate December’s magic into your creative projects. For centuries, people have grappled with the season’s opposites and have expressed that tension with rich characters, themselves dichotomies of light and dark. I can … Continued
Looking for a Light in the Darkness
In creative work, we often contrast different qualities. Some of our favorite characters are walking, talking dichotomies. The most famous masterpieces in art are opposites nestled together on one canvas. In music, few things are as thrilling as an unexpected … Continued
How to Practice Gratitude Everyday
With yesterday’s arrival of another Thanksgiving Day, gratitude and thankfulness got their yearly spotlight. But how can we practice gratitude everyday, not just visit it once a year?
Gifts Guaranteed to Delight Teachers
There is something undeniably sweet about seeing my desk piled high with little gift bags, shiny chocolate boxes, and fruit on the last day of school before Christmas break. It’s a special feeling that I carry with me into … Continued
15 Gifts Writers Will Love
Are you shopping for a writer? We’re coming up on the holidays, but whatever the gift-giving occasion, one thing’s for sure: writers can be difficult to read. (I know; I couldn’t help myself!) Here are a few ideas to … Continued
A Gift Guide for Every Bookworm on Your List
Looking for gift ideas for your bookworm? Aside from the ubiquitous gift card, readers can be hard to figure for holidays and birthdays. (I mean, if they’ve always got their nose in a book, they’re not really making a … Continued
7 Spooky Books for Readers of All Ages
If you’re anything like me, a little scare goes a long way. I don’t want to lie awake all night after reading (I’m looking at you, The Iliad. So. Much. Killing…). But the allure of a spooky story at … Continued
5 Ways to Save Your Sanity During NaNoWriMo
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 … Continued
Planning Vs. Pantsing: a NaNoWriMo Guide
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
5 Reasons to Do NaNoWriMo (or Something Else That’s Really Hard)
It’s October! Also known as NaNo Prep Month!! This will be the first year in a long time I won’t be joining the wordy hordes in “Thirty Days of Literary Abandon”. I’m sad, but also super excited. The reason … Continued