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I enjoy experimental poetry--poetry that takes risks and challenges the reader with surprising language, unexpected imagery, leaps and...

The natural world plays a central role in my writing. It shows up in the descriptions, images, and comparisons I make. And it’s what...

If you didn’t know, last month hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined together with a common goal: Write 50,000 words...

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...

Writing every day requires coming up with ideas. Every day. Some days, the thoughts flow freely. Other days, it's like pulling teeth....

I love being introduced to new-to-me poets. As such, it was a treat when last Sunday, as part of Hugo House’s excellent Write-o-Rama, I...

If you've ever felt trapped or stuck, exploring creative freedom could be the key to opening up new avenues of creative expression!...

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...

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...

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...

Throughout our lives, we experience Extraordinary things, events, people, and places. Just as I think of creative masterpieces and...

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...

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,...

Today is Earth Day, and this year marks the 50th annual celebration to support environmental protection. Check out the amazing line-up of...

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...

If you've ever struggled with what to write, whether in a journal, a poem, a story, a blog post, or even as part of a creative nonfiction...

Feeling disconnected? You're not alone! Join our creative tribe as we talk about the creative life together in the Early Week Evening...

I know it's only been a short while, but not knowing how long we'll all be cooped up at home is hard. And when you're used to interacting...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you couldn't tell from my name, I'm a wee bit Irish! This St. Paddy's Day, why not try something (other than...

It's NaNoWriMo and many of us are writing away at new stories and writing projects. If you're anything like me, you start writing because...