Life has been hard for a lot of us lately. It isn’t always easy to find things to be happy about. And it can seem almost wrong to want to be happy when there is so much suffering in the world. But there is nothing wrong about searching for joy in the midst of suffering. […]
Sometimes writing is really hard. If you can’t be writing right now, that’s okay. You may be in crisis mode and that comes first. There may not be any mental energy for anything besides caring for yourself and those you are with. And that’s okay. Let’s be gentle with ourselves. Let’s have grace and patience […]
I love reading quotes about art and creativity! They always makes me want to be more brave. They encourage me to keep trying. And they help me know I am not alone. May we be brave and keep trying today! For we are not alone <3 21 Creativity Quotes Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your […]
There is a lot going on in the world today. Please be careful and stay safe! I hope we can all take some time to evaluate how we’re doing today and maybe practice some activities that make us feel healthy both physically and emotionally. And if you don’t have time and you’re overwhelmed with other […]
Being a writer doesn’t mean you necessarily need to write books. There are an abundance of writing career options out there to choose from! My personal experience is limited with many of these options but these resources can provide some info and a place to get started. Everyone has different interests, talents, and life situations, […]
It’s been a crazy few weeks! Like something out of a book or a board game but definitely not something we expect to ever experience in real life. And for us writers it raises the question of what does creativity during coronavirus look like? First things first- I hope everyone is staying safe and being careful […]
So last month I took on a new challenge– I signed up for February Album Writing Month (FAWM) and committed to writing 14 songs in 29 days. It was a whirlwind month with its ups and downs, complete with school vacation for my kindergartner which made things extra exciting. Some days were good writing days, […]
Writing can be hard sometimes. But it doesn’t ALWAYS need to be hard. And that’s okay. Do writers need to suffer? The stereotypes of starving artists and writers who go mad seems to be the most common representation of writers and creators. Sometimes we buy into this. It feels like in order to be a […]
Today I am thrilled and honored to be guest posting over at Fiction University. In case you haven’t yet discovered this gem of a resource, please take some time to browse and learn from the *huge* amount of writing knowledge available on this site. My post is titled Input for Writers: 6 Ways to Feed […]
Whether you’re a writer or not, taking care of ourselves is important. Wintertime self-care is especially important as studies show many people may experience an increase in depressed mood over the winter months. This is especially true for those of us who live in places where snow and darkness surround much of our days! And […]