Have you found the treasures of journaling? There was a time when writing in a diary was seen as the domain of teenage girls. It was supposed to be this book covered in pink and purple, where they jotted down the pains and pleasures of adolescence. It was seen as more of a fad, to…
It’s Raining Words
I hope you enjoy this post and don’t suffer from ombrophobia (a fear of rain), because it’s raining words today. Last week’s rain, found me looking for rain related words and I was amused to see an article in the BBC wondering if we had 50 words for rain. Apparently not, although there are many…
Sharing Your Depth
When I first started writing and sharing on my blog, someone remarked in a surprised tone, “I didn’t know you were so deep!” I was even more surprised by her remark and more than a little upset. I thought she knew me well. It’s only some years later, that I realized that my writing used…
How to Deal with Critical Comments to Your Writing
Handling criticism is never easy. Whether you’re an actor, a programmer or singer, listening to negative comments about your work can hurt. And I personally think that it can be harder for a writer. After all, for every writer, writing is what Ernest Hemingway described as to “sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” We…
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.” …
Simple ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
Is there such a thing as writer’s block? How often have you simply stared at the computer’s blank screen with the cursor flashing and you don’t seem to make any progress on a piece of writing and there’s a deadline looming? You start wondering if this is the onset of the dreaded writer’s block, something…