I’m a little puzzled by the word “aspiring.” I guess it indicates that there’s a success level a writer might be “aspiring” to, or getting published in…… Read more “What are common traps for aspiring writers?”
Category: Writing
Does writing energize or exhaust you?
The last time I became exhausted from writing was working on a dissertation. With my fiction writing? Never. I don’t set myself exhausting tasks. I take time…… Read more “Does writing energize or exhaust you?”
Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?
standing in abandoned city looking at a magic gate, digital art style, illustration painting This feels like an important question to answer. I have to start with…… Read more “Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?”
When is writing most exciting?
There are a few general times when I find writing most satisfying and even thrilling. One is when a sentence comes together elegantly—not necessarily from a literary…… Read more “When is writing most exciting?”
Am I here?
Mist moves by Without a whisper Encompassing my domain As I try to reconcile My new existence Rural coastline Desired By visitors as Locals watch The comings…… Read more “Am I here?”
Work Spaces
A while back, I blogged about my tiny writing space. I worked in my kitchen, at a small square table covered in inset tile. Through Covid and…… Read more “Work Spaces”
Writing Groups Post #2
Vincent Cartoons This is a follow up to my first blog post on writing groups. I had a powerful experience recently, testimony that the growth process continues;…… Read more “Writing Groups Post #2”
What’s on my mind
Rune Alchemy Workbook by Marie Judson It’s hard to contemplate writing about anything except what’s foremost on my mind at the moment! I had a week off…… Read more “What’s on my mind”
Callisto’s Song’s Launch with a Poem
I’m confused today. My first Callisto’s Song newsletter is going out to a rather small number of subscribers today at 1 pm PST. I’ve chafed and thought…… Read more “Callisto’s Song’s Launch with a Poem”
Comparing Old and New Writing, Part 1
For the longest time I’ve read the suggestion of sharing old and new versions of my writing and have balked. Considering I kept every version of original…… Read more “Comparing Old and New Writing, Part 1”
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