“The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this, in turn, makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain …
Writing Our Stories
Coaching
First and Foremost Make People Believe in Your Story
First and Foremost Make People Believe in Your Story The Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982. The celebrated author …
Writing a Book is Like Cooking a Meal!
Today’s tip – A poetic musing offered by a current student of mine – Milda Vaivada Writing a Book is like cooking a Meal! You need …
Storytelling – An Art Unto Itself
Storytelling – An art unto itself. Storytelling is truly an art. A tale well told hooks most people. Whether writing non-fiction, a memoir, or fiction, …
Cross Train Your Writing Muscle
Cross Train Your Writing Muscle “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.”~ Ralph Waldo Emerson For years now, the buzzword in fitness centers and …
Satisfy the Writer in You!
Satisfy the Writer in You? There’s never a perfect time to start writing. You simply have to take that first step. And, sometimes that first …
Details, Details, Details!
Details, Details, Details! “The devil is in the detail” is an idiom that refers to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the … earlier phrase, …
The Similarity Between Writing a Book and a Screenplay
Know your protagonist.
Write the Way You Talk
When I find something on the web that sounds like something all writers can benefit from, I’m happy not to try and reinvent the wheel. …
Why Getting Help is Sometimes the Best Solution
Why Getting Help is Sometimes the Smartest Solution~ Unsolicited help often exacerbates my frustration. However, I do appreciate the unexpected surprise packages that offer revelations. …