School buses are on the roads again and fall is on its way! Which means it’s time for our seasonal review of all the best things of summer 🙂 These are just a few of the books I’ve been reading and things that have caught my attention over the past few months. Feel free to […]
Bethany’s Best: Spring 2023
Happy June and bring on the sunshine! We’re speeding toward summer so it’s time to bring you the latest quarterly installment of my favorite things along with what I’ve been reading and learning these days. Feel free to chime in with your own favorites below! I hope your spring is wrapping up well and that […]
Fun For Writers And Book-Nerds
Today we’re not taking anything too seriously, we’re just having a bit of fun! Fun is important after all 🙂 Sometimes we think we’re too busy for fun, too busy to take a break, too busy to be happy. That can’t be healthy. In fact, sometimes taking breaks can actually lead to increased productivity by […]
Bethany’s Best: Winter 2023
It seems like we’ve made it through the coldest and darkest days of winter! We still have snow here in New England but there has also been sunshine, for which I’ve been thankful. With the change in seasons, here is my quarterly post about a few of my favorite things along with a bit of […]
18 Words for Word-Nerds
Recently my daughter, completely unprompted, ranked her top 10 favorite words to share with us. Her list included a few made up words and has now been expanded to include a more words she “really likes the sound of,” including “peanut butter” and “pickle.” What words do you like the sound of? When was the […]
Winter Roundup: Gifts For Writers and Book-Nerds
The holidays are upon us and it’s a magical time! Whether it’s your favorite season ever or whether you’re more of a Grinch (and let’s face it, we all are sometimes!), here’s a roundup of gifts ideas for your favorite book-ish people. And for yourself 😉 If the holidays are a hard time for you, […]
Creativity Quotes: Inspiration, The Universe, and Beyond
Quotes on creativity and art can provide a glimpse into new outlooks on life and writing and can inspire our own thoughts and work. From everyday moments to the mysteries of the galaxy, art is part of it all! So enjoy these quotes, be inspired, and go make something! Whatever your writing and life journey […]
Ten Good Things: Summer 2022
Here are a few things that have caught my attention recently and a bit of what I’ve been up to! Lots of games and some scattered practices of creativity. We’re feeling the summer vibes and trying to soak up lots of sunshine! Don’t be shy- feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been […]
Quotes and Comments on The Artist’s Way
I’m still working through Julia Cameron’s excellent book The Artist’s Way and have gathered together a few of my favorite quotes and thoughts to share. (You can see a few earlier quotes from last month’s favorite things post!) Now I’ll admit I don’t do every exercise in the book or work through it as consistently […]
A Few Good Things: Sunshine and Books
Here are 10 (ish) things that have caught my attention recently and a bit of what I’ve been up to! Lots of sunshine, reading, and more. Don’t be shy- feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been up to and appreciating these days as well! Please note that some links below are affiliate […]