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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, bu...

Dec 5, 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 l...

Sep 9, 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...

Mar 2, 2020
3 min

The Creative Life: Morning Routines

Other people's routines and the processes behind their creative (and non-creative) work fascinates me. It always has. Including how peopl...

Nov 8, 2019
3 min

Writing exercise: Using Your Real-Life Antagonist

Over the past few weeks, I've been dealing with an unhappy person. This person is angry at someone else, and I got caught in the crossfi...

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