Recently, I read this post on Daily Writing Tips about how often the word ‘deserve’ is misused. It stresses that the word should be as used in relation to someone earning something, being worthy of something or being entitled to something. And I agree with that being the correct usage of the word. Today, though,…
Your Writing Matters
I was eager to read Colleen’s new book, Your Writing Matters, having read and reviewed three of her books, two of which were very useful and interesting for writers – Overwhelmed Writer Rescue and Writer Get Noticed. Your Writing Matters Does your future as a writer feel uncertain? You write day after day. You dream…
Taking Time To Be Quiet
I’ve been thinking about this post for a while now and even had a headline ready when I realized that Kate Motaung’s Five Minute Friday prompt for the day is ‘quiet’. I don’t believe in coincidences, so here I am putting this post out today. Taking Time To Be Quiet Most of us are addicted…
B For Building Blocks
B For Building Blocks – Episode 2 of The A to Z of Creativity Series – Transcript Welcome to Episode 2 of The A to Z of Creativity Series on The Frangipani Creative Podcast. This is a series of 26 episodes – one for each letter of the alphabet – ideas, tips, inspiration, conversations about…
Morning Routines
Our morning routines should set us up for a wonderful day ahead. But with many of us leading busy lives that doesn’t always happen. A long to-do list for the day ahead and some backlog from the previous day makes it tempting to start plunging into tasks as soon as your feet hit the ground.…
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
The aphorism ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’ struck me the first time I heard it. I took it to mean that when a person grows, it helps a community to grow. Perhaps, it’s the other side of ‘we rise by lifting others’. A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats If there’s one thing I’m sure…