This is the first of a short series I’d like to roll out periodically over the next few weeks called “Writing and _________.” In this series, I… Read more “Writing and Depression”
Tag: Writing
Toeing the Finish Line
Okay. It’s time for #trueconfessions, writer edition. Usually people struggle getting a project started. Not finishing. Well, maybe sometimes finishing. We all have horror stories about writer’s… Read more “Toeing the Finish Line”
Enrich Your Fiction: Character Building
A few weeks ago, I wrote about crafting believable dialogue. But, one of the big hurdles to getting to the point where you can craft that dialogue… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Character Building”
My Sensory Game: Israel/Jordan
Last weekend, I came home to reality after a fantastic two-and-a-half week vacation to Israel and Jordan. Visiting the Middle East is not something I ever expected… Read more “My Sensory Game: Israel/Jordan”
Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue
Writing believable dialogue has always been one of the hardest things to do as a fiction writer. For someone for whom conversation in the real world is… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue”
Writers of the World: Tracy K. Smith
Kansas City received a real treat last weekend. The Kansas City Public Library brought Tracy K. Smith, the poet laureate of the United States to do a… Read more “Writers of the World: Tracy K. Smith”
Enrich Your Fiction: What’s in a (Nick)name
Naming a human is perhaps one of the most significant things we do as already living humans, or so I gather. At this point, I don’t have… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: What’s in a (Nick)name”
Literary Trend Spotting: Tough Women
Society doesn’t hesitate to tell a woman how to act, how to dress, how to look and how to be. You’re either a bitch or a sweetheart… Read more “Literary Trend Spotting: Tough Women”
First Drafts and Self Doubt
Have you ever noticed that many writers are plagued by self-doubt and imposter syndrome? Is it something you’ve ever dealt with? I’ve been back at work on… Read more “First Drafts and Self Doubt”
Literary Pilgrimage: The American Writers Museum
Last weekend was a bit of a whirlwind. I accompanied my boyfriend to Chicago where he attended a conference with thousands of other people who work in… Read more “Literary Pilgrimage: The American Writers Museum”
Writer vs the World 