There are so many lovely books out there for kids. My two go-to people for books for children are Ramya Abhinand and Anamika Agnihotri. And of course, Sunita Saldanha who reviews books for children. Today I decided to share my own research into the 6 best books that teach kids kindness. 6 Best Books that…
Improve Your Observation Skills To Write Better
We know that writers need imagination. And the imagination is absolutely dependent upon observation. “Writers can fill their stories with as much ‘made up stuff’ as they like, but there is no substitute for astute observation. It’s the one thing that marks flat, boring ‘telling’ description from vibrant, rich narrative that shows the reader.” …
July Review: Writing as a Path to Awakening
In Writing as a Path to Awakening, the renowned poet, writer, and teacher, Albet Flynn DeSilver shows how to use meditation to cultivate true depth in your own writing – so your words reveal layers of profound emotional insight and revelation that inspire and move your readers. Writing as a Path to Awakening Writing calls on…
Outside My Window #WordsMatter
Welcome to the first post of our first #WordsMatter Blog Hop. We’re looking forward to reading your take on the prompt: Outside my window. Outside My Window My first response to this prompt was to write about how Nature can inspire writing. The Frangipani Creative studio is located in a lovely part of the city…
The Beginning Is Always Today #wordsmatter
The beginning is always today! What a powerful thought in 5 simple words. The beginning is always today. Mary Wollstonecraft As many of you must have realized, I’m in the process of moving posts over from Write Tribe to this blog. I’m trying to make life simpler for myself, but sometimes end up complicating things.…
June Review: The Writing Life
In this collection of short essays, Annie Dillard—the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood—illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard’s own experience, The Writing Life offers deep insight into one of the most mysterious professions. Annie Dillard (born April 30, 1945) is an American author,…