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Meet Your Writer in Paris for a Life-Changing Writing Workshop

I want to make sure you know about something your writer is probably craving. I’m leading a writing retreat in Paris in late September. I wanted to call it ‘Be a Better Writer’, but I think that gives the impression we’re going to be focused on the craft of writing. How to write sentences that […]

Calling your writer to meet us in Paris!

For those who love Paris, and for those who know their writer comes alive in the City of Light. If you’re like me, thoughts of Paris pop up randomly in your days. The sway and roar of a metro ride. Stepping out of a boulangerie with a paper bag full of crispy, buttery croissants. The […]

Celebrating My Thirty-Year Writing Anniversary

Thirty years ago, a mile from where I type now in Denver, I began my writing life in earnest. I wanted so badly to write, but I had no idea how or what! In a class called Writing the Wild Woman, I learned how to free-write, scribbling alongside other women. Afterward, we howled. Because, wild […]

A banner year for writers

It turns out 2023 was a banner year for my book coaching clients. I am thrilled to share their work and successes with you. May their example inspire you to get your own words into the world. Three surprising things about writing any book I’ve been helping writers get their words on the page since […]

Big, exciting, scary news!

I’ve been publishing my newsletter Impulses since February 2001. That’s almost 24 years of consistent articles about the creative process. I’m proud of that longevity, and I am also astonished I kept going for so long. It’s time to switch gears. I’ve been writing as an ‘expert’ and now it’s time to write as a writer. […]

Get back into the creative flow

Any change in our routine — holidays, vacations, visits from loved ones — can bring a slump in our creative work. Even when we’re completely into our book or art projects, there’s often an inertia that keeps us from getting back into the groove. Shifting from one mode to another is a challenge for most […]

My big, bold writing dream fueled by my values

It takes a lot of hubris – or ignorance – to want to write a bestselling novel. Before you cement the idea that I am a blowhard fool, let me explain.  I know that best-selling books are few and far between for non-celebrities like me.  I don’t want bestseller status because I want to be […]

How to Tell Good Hard from Bad Hard: Sparked Podcast with Cynthia and Jonathan

New episode alert on Sparked podcast! Facing doubts in your pursuits? You’re not alone. Join Jonathan Fields & I as we unravel “How to Tell Good Hard from Bad Hard”. Discover the key to identifying when it’s time to push on or change course. Tune in now! And here’s a fun screenshot of us doing […]

Resources for writing a novel

I feel like I shouldn’t say “I’m writing a novel.” The truth is, I am learning to write a novel. It’s been a long time since I wrote my first novel, and the world, and I, have changed. There are so many resources for writers. I’ve been reading books and taking classes. Working through a […]

Staying on track while writing a novel

I’m plugging away at my Lisbon novel. Like most of us, I always want to do more than I actually do. Sigh. As a coach, I know how to get things across the finish line. But that doesn’t mean that wrangling focus is easy. My deadline for a completed draft (that I can send to […]