I am the first to admit there are subjects I might want to write about, but haven’t. I rarely write about politics because it’s unlikely to change anyone’s mind, and today’s worries will soon be behind us. I avoid writing about old age. Many social media and blog posts focus on illness, surgeries, or theContinue reading “Exploring Fear and Freedom in Writing”
Category Archives: Writing Groups
The Beauty of Writing: From Chaos to Calm
There are times when it feels like nothing will ever shift, and then, in a heartbeat, everything changes. At daybreak, the sound of birds announcing a new day woke me as pale, washed sunlight slipped quietly through the bedroom curtains. Today, I am inspired to write. Immersed in The Ninth Hour, a novel by AliceContinue reading “The Beauty of Writing: From Chaos to Calm”
A Wintry Mix of Memoir and Vulnerability
I have taught memoir for fifteen years, and my takeaway is always this: There is a great curiosity about where our words might lead us, coupled with the desire to learn the craft of writing.
Embrace Winter Writing: Ignite Your Creativity
As we welcome December and the start of winter, it is a time to embrace hope in our writing. For many, winter can evoke feelings of dread due to the cold and darkness. However, it also brings the beauty of snowflakes on evergreen boughs. It brings the sparkle of Christmas decorations and the festivities ofContinue reading “Embrace Winter Writing: Ignite Your Creativity”
A Writing Group Prompts Autumn Memories
I can go days without writing but knowing that my writing group date is approaching always inspires me to work on something new.
