Just about every writer has found himself stalled at some point in his writing. It’s normal and nothing to really worry about. Inspiration always has a way of sparking the creative heart if a writer is patient. But, for a plot that is lagging and sagging, consider calling upon Mother Nature for a little boost. … Continue reading »
You are feeling more inspired than ever before. The story is moving. Your words are grooving. You see the ending just ahead and it’s brilliant. You can’t wait to get there. And then suddenly, it stops. Everything stops. Not because your ideas have dried up. It’s just that something feels wrong. You can no longer … Continue reading »
It’s a cloudy, rainy day here in Southern California. So, for now, my normally free-to-be toes are tucked away into socks and sneakers and I am taking advantage of the rare weather to light candles and feel cozy. Yes, it’s writing weather! For those of you who toil in cold, snow-packed regions around the world, … Continue reading »
On this day of Thanksgiving, when millions of Americans recall their blessings, I count myself among the grateful. As a writer I am thankful for the sky that daily changes and lifts my spirit and alters my mood, and inspires some new thought and new feeling within me. I am grateful for trees that breeze … Continue reading »
For those of us who live in sunny Southern California, it’s not such an easy thing to know when autumn has settled around us. But, autumn does come to So Cal. It makes a very subtle, nearly imperceptible debut. Some trees begin to color brown and drop their leaves. The night breezes just a bit … Continue reading »
There are all kinds of writers out there — poets and authors, bloggers and digital divas. But, for those of you interested in writing for television, EducatedWriter.com has gathered up a few informative resources for you on how to get started in this competitive field: –The Writers Guild of America offers a detailed look at … Continue reading »
Arriving early to a Southern California beach during the summer is certainly no guarantee that you’ll have a front row view of the ocean. No matter how close you may position yourself to the lapping waves, there will always be some group or family to come along and settle themselves directly in front of you. … Continue reading »
True, writing is not a career that is pursued by the majority, but there are still dozens of people out there looking to break into the world of words. People just like you. We’re all vying for the same thing. So, it’s easy to slip right into that crowd and become another individual who says … Continue reading »
Have you ever closed your eyes and then lightly pressed your palms against them? If you have, chances are you were tired or attempting to rub out a vicious headache. As a child, I would do this on occasion as a way of glimpsing the odd contours that would develop there. Follow @EducatedWriter. As a … 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 »