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- Nov 21
- 2 min
"Mysterium Lunae" by C. Tóibín
After the lunar eclipse earlier this month and my moon pictures last week, this heavenly object has been on my mind. Because of this, I...
- Nov 14
- 2 min
Finding Inspiration for Writing
Writing every day requires coming up with ideas. Every day. Some days, the thoughts flow freely. Other days, it's like pulling teeth....
- Mar 4
- 1 min
Who Needs Words?
Earlier this week, when researching something for a forthcoming project, a writing GIF somehow come across my screen. This led me down a...
- Feb 16, 2021
- 1 min
Creative Freedom Writing Workshop
If you've ever felt trapped or stuck, exploring creative freedom could be the key to opening up new avenues of creative expression!...
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
5 Great Sources for Your Next Writing Prompt
I love writing prompts. This isn't a surprise since I also love sharing prompts I come up with on my Facebook and Instagram accounts, and...
- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
Writing Exercise (PDF): Capturing Big Feelings
February is here. A short month with a lot on its shoulders. We have Valentine's Day, which, no matter your feelings on the holiday, can...
- Jan 23, 2021
- 1 min
Creative Confessions: Detached
Some days I feel euphoric about my work. I revel in the accomplishment of filling what was once a blank space with ink and shaping ideas...
- Jan 13, 2021
- 5 min
Harnessing Your Dreams in Writing
I’ve had a recurring nightmare since I was in kindergarten. The dream is inextricably linked to a trip my Brownie troop took. I don’t...
- Jan 6, 2021
- 4 min
Writing the Extraordinary
Throughout our lives, we experience Extraordinary things, events, people, and places. Just as I think of creative masterpieces and...
- Dec 17, 2020
- 3 min
Using the Senses to Bring Your Writing to Life
Description is one of the foundational elements of writing. Basic sentence structure and grammar help readers understand your writing,...
- Dec 11, 2020
- 2 min
Using Cliches to Boost Your Creativity
When we cover clichés in my English class, I explain they’re shortcuts used to convey an experience, feeling, or set of feelings to...
- Dec 4, 2020
- 10 min
Getting Creative with Your Muse
The concept of the Muses comes to us from Ancient Greco-Roman mythology. According to the most popular tale, Zeus, in his usual fashion,...
- Nov 24, 2020
- 6 min
Gratitude: Thank you, practice pieces
This week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving in America, I like to take time to think about things I'm grateful for in different areas of my...
- Oct 31, 2020
- 4 min
Fueling the (Creative) Fire: Prompted Brainstorming
When your work involves being creative, it's hard to come up with new ideas day after day, hour after hour. To maintain a creative life,...
- Sep 15, 2020
- 1 min
Photo Prompt for Creativity!
Here's a photo prompt for the week. What happens when two people see each other for the first time? Love? Hate? Fear? Envy? For me, this...
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1 min
Creative Prompt: Using the Word NO!
I love to use a prompt along with a picture! Use either or a combination of both to kick start your writing! I'll also be posting a quick...
- Jun 20, 2020
- 1 min
Father's Day Writing Prompt!
Happy Father's Day! To help celebrate all the fathers in our lives, here's a little writing inspiration using a photograph of a man and...
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min
Celebrate Earth Day with Poetry!
Today is Earth Day, and this year marks the 50th annual celebration to support environmental protection. Check out the amazing line-up of...
- Apr 5, 2020
- 1 min
Myths & Curses: Free Creative Writing Workshop!
It's National Poetry Month! Ready to celebrate? Join me in this FREE hour-long creative writing workshop as we use Myths and Curses as...