Sweet Writing is Made of Dreams
…to edit mine and others’ creative works or being inspired to come up with something completely new. Lately, though, it’s been harder and harder to not only find inspiration, but…
…to edit mine and others’ creative works or being inspired to come up with something completely new. Lately, though, it’s been harder and harder to not only find inspiration, but…
…writing comfort zone, but it also challenges me to think of how I write in a completely different and new way. Third, I choose my character(s) and their world. Whether…
…whether at the beginning, middle or end of your writing process, be sure to make it reciprocal. Communicate with your protagonist(s) and share yourself, too, to build a mutual trust…
There is nothing more fun than building a world from scratch. Entire magic systems, new technology, alternate timelines, fascinating characters… And you, and only you, make the rules for your…
…way, from my own perspective. The issue, however, was that I usually gave my therapist the “big picture.” I spun a good yarn, but the finer more substantive details were…
…spent the afternoon with a friend, relaxed, had a lovely dinner, came home, tackled a few emails, and then spent the rest of the evening with my family. I traded…
…husband. And during each of these, between learning and mingling, I found myself feeling inspired and a bit more creative. So, after the latest writing conference I returned from, Writer’s…
…happy hours, well-being check-ins between friend groups, plus myriad other activities. Another inspiring thing, too, that has come out of this, has been learning how to preserve my creativity. As…
…about? No matter who it comes from, whether a close friend or family member, an editor or someone in your writing group, tough feedback is not easy to take. When…
…Friction, is a great example. Texas Ranger, Crawford Hunt, attends his daughter’s custody hearing when the courtroom is attacked. Crawford saves the Judge, Holly Spencer, but the gunman escapes and…