Rejection. How do we writers face it? Some of us stop writing altogether. Others push on. You’ve submitted your manuscript to the publishers, and it comes back with a rejection letter. You send query letters to magazines suggesting fabulous article ideas and they say they’re not interested! You write a straight-from-the-heart post on your blog…
I Can’t Help It
I’m letting you in on a little secret. There’s something I do because I can’t help it. Some people might consider this a bad habit. But many of you, dear readers, might be able to relate! Because I Can’t Help It The other day I went for a haircut and watched many people get a…
A Diet Of Words
This year, I’ve decided to follow the advice of Ray Bradbury and feed myself on a diet of words. Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.—Ray Bradbury A Diet Of Words A diet of wordsThat’s…
Write Her Soul Urged
It wrote Write Her Soul Urged this in reflection on a day when I was wondering why I write and should I continue to do so. UnwrittenThe words in her heart.UnspokenThe words on her mind.UnusedHer unique voice.Inhibited and lacking confidenceShe leaned on others’ words.Her soul waited patientlyLeading her down many pathsSome joyful, some meaningfulOthers fraught…
Why I Write
I have often shared about my love for words and books. Today I’m pondering on why I write. Why I Write Some years ago I had been reading and attempting to follow Julia Cameron’s, The Artist’s Way. I had an agreement with a friend that we’d message each other about the progress we were making on it. I sincerely…
5 Quotes To Keep You From Stifling Creativity
All people need inspiration. This is even more necessary for people who work in creative fields. The creative process is a can be frustrating, enjoyable, messy and unique. We’re sometimes just jaded and want to throw in the towel. That’s precisely when we need all the inspiration we can get to keep you from stifling…