I’ve just recently re-read Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott’s book on the craft of writing (and you should read it, too) and when I decided to focus on her for… Read more Masterclass Monday: Anne Lamott Tells Us To Find The Time →
I got the wonderful gift of someone believing in me this year. It doesn’t get much better than that. Merry Christmas, Everyone.
She pulled it out sometimes, and held it tight. From: Work in Progress 1 Line Wednesday Topic: Christmas
Have you ever been reading a book and something happens that just makes absolutely no sense within the context of the story – so much so that it jars you?… Read more It’s My Job To Answer Your Questions – And Make Sure The Answers Make Sense →
In this week’s Master Class features one of my daughter’s favorite authors (and a favorite of mine as well!), Pete Hautman. If you haven’t read Pete’s books, start now. He’s… Read more Masterclass Monday: Pete Hautman Keeps It Simple →
I can’t write right now. My brain is just…empty. Nothing’s coming. Nothing’s there. My thoughts wander aimlessly and the most passion I can muster is for the self-loathing I feel… Read more What To Do When The Words Aren’t There #amwriting →
Here’s the one that did it for me. No great coincidence that it’s a YA novel. Not just a YA novel – but one of the all-time great YA novels.… Read more What Book Made You Want To Be A Writer? →