Beyond Word Count: Writing Progress in November
Discover the power of going beyond the word count. Let's talk about other ways to make writing progress!
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Oct 121 min read
Community Poetry & Prose Night--with OPEN MIC!
Join us at Poetry & Prose Night and share your work during the open mic portion of the evening!
Oct 21 min read
Residency in Focus: Daily Photo Prompt #22
Day breaking over the lake in this photo prompt creates a definite mood. How can you use it in your writing?
Apr 32 min read
Upcoming residency news!
This National Poetry Month, I'm thrilled to share that I've been accepted as the Writer-in-Residence at the Good Hart Artist Residency!...
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Places to Take Creative Writing Workshops & Classes Online in 2023 (PART TWO)
This week continues the list of place to take creative writing workshop and classes online. I'll keep adding to this list throughout the...
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Surrealism, Nature, and Poetry
I draw heavily from nature both when writing and creating visual art. Often the images that come to me when I create, while based on...
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Experimenting with Death
I enjoy experimental poetry--poetry that takes risks and challenges the reader with surprising language, unexpected imagery, leaps and...
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Finding Inspiration in Art
The natural world plays a central role in my writing. It shows up in the descriptions, images, and comparisons I make. And it’s what...
Dec 5, 20225 min read
On Novel Writing and Writing in Community
If you didn’t know, last month hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined together with a common goal: Write 50,000 words...
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Finding Inspiration for Writing
Writing every day requires coming up with ideas. Every day. Some days, the thoughts flow freely. Other days, it's like pulling teeth....
Mar 4, 20221 min read
Who Needs Words?
Earlier this week, when researching something for a forthcoming project, a writing GIF somehow come across my screen. This led me down a...
Aug 23, 20214 min read
Afraid to Take a Creative Break? Here's What I Learned From Mine
Creatives, like everyone, get overwhelmed. Whether it's a major life change, like moving, getting married, a new job, a new baby, or a...
Feb 26, 20213 min read
A Few of My Favorite (Creative) Things...
Maybe I'm just nosy, but I wonder all the time about the tools other creatives use every day. I love reading reviews on different art...
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Creative Freedom Writing Workshop
If you've ever felt trapped or stuck, exploring creative freedom could be the key to opening up new avenues of creative expression!...
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Creative Confessions: Being Real
I strive to "be real," to be authentic in my daily undertakings ... Yet "being real" in my creative works is hard ...
Jan 23, 20211 min read
Creative Confessions: Detached
Some days I feel euphoric about my work. I revel in the accomplishment of filling what was once a blank space with ink and shaping ideas...
Dec 17, 20203 min read
Using the Senses to Bring Your Writing to Life
Description is one of the foundational elements of writing. Basic sentence structure and grammar help readers understand your writing,...
Dec 4, 202010 min read
Getting Creative with Your Muse
The concept of the Muses comes to us from Ancient Greco-Roman mythology. According to the most popular tale, Zeus, in his usual fashion,...
Nov 24, 20206 min read
Gratitude: Thank you, practice pieces
This week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving in America, I like to take time to think about things I'm grateful for in different areas of my...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Creative Prompt: Using the Word NO!
I love to use a prompt along with a picture! Use either or a combination of both to kick start your writing! I'll also be posting a quick...
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