“Between the acting of a dreadful thing and the first motion, all the interim is like a phantasma or a hideous dream.” –William Shakespeare, “Julius Caesar” Who among us has not lived through a tortured moment like the one so eloquently conveyed here to us by the old Bard himself? Going to the dentist, … Continue reading »
With a still-sluggish economy and the ever-changing professional workforce landscape, many writers are realizing that the best way to receive an opportunity is to create an opportunity. These days, more than ever, writers are finding that the freelance world is the perfect way to pursue a career in writing that can be an inspiring and … Continue reading »
As I was once a small-town girl who grew up in the beautiful and rural outreaches of western Pennsylvania, it was not such an uncommon thing to have to use an outhouse. This was never something I did willingly. It was only by sheer and painful necessity that I would enter such an old and … Continue reading »
Having seen a string of too many non-productive writing days, I recently left the comfort and confines of my home office for a new writing spot — the library. It’s something I’d not done in at least a year. I’m not sure why as I have always been drawn to the books housed within its … Continue reading »
I have always incorporated prayer as a part of my daily writing ritual — a topic I recently shared with readers in my piece “On writing as a form of prayer.” In the blog I touched on the many and diverse ways that people of all religions and walks of life commit to a time … Continue reading »
Here is a writing prompt for you: I stumbled across this beautiful image and was struck by this majestic creature’s intense gaze. It made me wonder what has captured his attention. Take a moment to write a passage, describing what the owl sees. What holds him so still and silent on his lofty perch? You … Continue reading »
The Internet has given us many things – social media, online shopping and instantaneous news coverage. But, it’s also given writers a reading public with a dwindling attention span. The result? There simply isn’t the room for words on the page that there used to be. If your editor is clamoring for “less,” consider the … Continue reading »
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” –Benjamin Franklin Now here is something to consider from one of our nation’s founding fathers. It’s true — writers tend to be solitary creatures, choosing the quiet confines of their offices to the hustle and bustle of the outside world. But, many successful writers report … Continue reading »