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…But also: “How”

a couple of weeks ago I wrote that knowing ‘why’ you are writing makes figuring out the ‘how’ easier. But it’s not a magic spell. It’s not that having-a-clear-vision-of-what-writing-means-to-you suddenly leads to National Book Awards and infinite riches, or some zen-like state of contentment with your writing practice. You do, also, have to think about … Continue reading "…But also: “How”"

Wear Your Life Jacket

How writing keeps you afloat in the rough seas of life

You Can Do This

“Any rejections to celebrate, this month?” I was at my first ever in-real-life writers’ group, and the organizer started the meeting by handing a microphone around the room, and asking people to celebrate what they’d achieved in their writing life, since they last met. Celebrate rejections? What kind of group is this?!, I thought, sure … Continue reading "You Can Do This"

SWAGr for February 2025

It's that time again: time to make your commitments to your writing for the coming month. Join us!

Why Before How

how a post-partum exercise class made me a more dedicated writer

Writing prompt – What is soothing?

A 0:1:15-long dose of inspiration

Writing prompt – What is soothing? #writingexercise

A 0:1:15-long dose of inspiration

Story Spark: The Writing On The Wall

A 0:1:9-long dose of inspiration

Of Pachyderms & Prompts

When I surveyed the StoryADay community the message was clear: you’d like a little something for the weekend, to inspire you and remind you to write. So let’s get started. First, a letter from me-in-January-2025, then some writing prompts. Elephant In The Room Writers tend to be a pretty progressive lot. Our self-imposed job is … Continue reading "Of Pachyderms & Prompts"

Wordless Writing Prompt 1

A 0:0:35-long dose of inspiration