Posts with the Category of: Encouragement
2018
Summer afternoon…
Summer afternoon – summer afternoon, to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. – Henry James The summer solstice is upon us, and with it the longest day of the year. What will you do with the extra daylight? Why not take your pen and paper outside and […]
2014
Be Inspired!
Ready to get started on your next writing project, but just need a little nudge? If you’ve been looking for inspiration in all the wrong places, check out this link to 31 Ways To Find Inspiration (thanks to the brilliant folks at Write To Done for this great compilation). My personal favorite is #3 (Overhead […]
2014
Take the 30/30 Challenge
We know that committing to write every day is an important discipline, but where to find the motivation? Richard Hugo House, a Seattle-based nonprofit has a solution which encourages writing and helps support this haven for writers at the same time. Its 30/30 Writing Challenge asks participants to commit to write 30 minutes a day […]
2014
FREE Workshops in February!
I always love the opportunity to gather with other writers! Please plan to join me for these FREE February programs and learn to find your voice. First up is CHANGE FACT TO FICTION, a great workshop that helps you use your own life story to explore character, conflict, voice and metaphor. Next up will be […]
2012
What Are You Reading?
It’s International Book Week! Actually, it’s not – that is just a meme that has been sweeping the internet over the past several days. Nonetheless, it has inspired a fun exercise for readers and writers alike. Here’s how it works: Grab the book nearest you, turn to page 52 and post the 5th sentence as your comment […]