My To Do List I’m a list maker. That doesn’t mean I actually refer to them or can find them when I need them, but simply making the to do […]
Do You Have a Writing Ritual? As defined by dictionary.com, ritual is “an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.” It’s no wonder that many writers create […]
In shifting my focus from promoting my adoption memoir to marketing my Write YOUR Story workshops, I’ve realized that I need to pay more attention to social media and social […]
New Words for Writers: Expanding Your Vocabulary If you don’t know about it, be sure to check out wordsmith.org. If you subscribe, you can receive a word a day in […]
How to Get Organized: A System for Computer Files People who know me would say I’m a very organized person. For example, I can find a receipt from six years […]
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: The sense of wishing to be known only for what one really is is like putting on an old, easy, comfortable garment. You are no longer […]
Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to spend time with a few very interesting women–three of them prolific local artists. These were women I didn’t know well, but they felt very […]
Write every day means create a writing habit. Face it, sometimes it’s just not possible. Case in point. Last Friday I woke up with a scratchy throat. I didn’t feel […]
Writing prompts are a great way to begin your writing day, especially if you are writing a memoir or autobiography. Old photographs can be a great source of inspiration as […]
Writing to Heal
When events like those in Connecticut occur, writing to heal may be a way to overcome trauma. The tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School has been sobering and very […]