Life, Writing Process

The Artist’s Way: Week 2 – Recovering a Sense of Identity

I'll be honest with you all, I'm struggling. I got through 4 of 7 days for morning pages and still have not gone on an artist date. Do I have excuses? Yes. Are they good excuses? Eh. This weekend was nuts. We repainted our stairwell/hallway and our guest bathroom. It took all day Saturday and… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: Week 2 – Recovering a Sense of Identity

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The Artist’s Way – Week One: Recovering a Sense of Safety

One whole week through The Artist's Way. I got the morning pages done 6 out of 7 days...sometimes not in the morning. I did not go on an Artist Date, mostly because I was just too tired. This week focused a lot on making the mind a safe space for creativity. I was meant to… Continue reading The Artist’s Way – Week One: Recovering a Sense of Safety

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The Artist’s Way – Let’s start!

Hey All! I'm starting The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron this week. What is it? The Artist's Way is a 12-week recovery intensive to heal creativity block. It's not just for writers but for any creative! If you think you're not creative, you've just shoved your inner child so far down that the creativity is… Continue reading The Artist’s Way – Let’s start!

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Best gifts for the writer in your life

There are a few things better to a writer than feeling supported by your loved ones. I figured I'd give a little breakdown on what your writer might be into. If you're a writer, maybe treat yourself this time? BUY THEIR BOOK! If the writer in your life is a published author, traditionally or self-published,… Continue reading Best gifts for the writer in your life

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Start with what you DID do

There is a very strong reaction at the end of the year to focus on all the things you didn't get done. With writing, that can go the next level. Projects that didn't get off the ground, edits that didn't get done, and so many words unwritten. But, that doesn't give proper acknowledgement to all… Continue reading Start with what you DID do