Seeing Some Light
More than a year into the pandemic, we’re seeing some light. A Year of Loss During the year, I’ve written about loss, about what it was like to trade off with my sisters in living with our parents in order … Continued
Inlandia Journeys Teen Issue is Live!
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Submerged by Shaina Boal I’m so excited about the latest teen issue of Inlandia, which is live now! “Despite the notion that we are voiceless, it seems to me that the challenge of a good creative writing instructor is to … Continued
Hunkering Down: Beyond the Usual Writing Routine
I’m guessing everyone is hunkering down to avoid getting or giving the new coronavirus to others. I’m wondering what people are doing to move beyond the usual writing routine. Whenever I read what writers say about their creative routine, it … Continued
Change Genres, Buy Indie, Read Local.
I have three things on my mind concerning reading and writing, and they all begin with trying something new: change genres, buy indie, and read local. Change Genres In the past few months, I’ve written a few pieces of flash … Continued
Three Elements of Great Writing: Bridge of Clay
This is round two of looking at Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak. In the last post, I looked at why it isn’t really a YA novel although it was marketed as one in the US. This time, I want … Continued
Hope in the Mail: Writing Advice for Young Writers
Wendelin Van Draanen, author of Hope in the Mail: Reflections on Writing and Life, wrote one of my favorite YA novels, The Running Dream. (I wrote a review of The Running Dream here. Check it out–and check out the book!) … Continued
New Year’s Resolutions: More Everyday Inspiration
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly I found more everyday inspiration to help you stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. If you’ve lost inspiration to follow through, take a minute here. Last week I had some fun with products … Continued
New Year’s Resolutions: Still Inspired?
People don’t need to impress themselves. And how can they conquer and seize the day when what they really need is a nap and some vapor rub?
Ignite Your Creative Process with Author Advice Books
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I broke my toe recently and didn’t feel much like walking for a few days. To avoid wasting the down time, I decided to read several books I’d seen recommended for writers (some specifically for fiction writers) in a variety … Continued
Writing Prompts from Rebecca Solnit’s Writing
Much of what she discusses is kindling for your own writing, including journaling. Her reflections on the current state of the country, as well as on ways to be in the face of so much negative news are both idea igniters.