Lela Davidson's Blog, page 2
October 8, 2017
Everything Starts with Your Wild & Crazy Why
Writing is hard. No point in denying it. Writing is lonely, messy, and ultimately terrifying when you finally put your words out into the world for all to criticize. Not to mention, writing can be really boring. For every clever … Continue reading →
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September 30, 2017
Are You a Dreamer or an Author?
Only a select few can be writers and authors. That’s true, but not for the reasons you might think. Writing and publishing a book doesn’t take much talent, as some reviewers of my books would agree. What it takes is … Continue reading →
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February 5, 2017
If You See Something, Say Something
A couple years ago I drew the lucky boarding pass. I found my seat in the last row in one of those tiny three-across planes that shuttle weary corporate types from Bentonville to Dallas where we scatter to terminals A through D … Continue reading →
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December 18, 2016
2017 Writing Goal: Commitment
I’m really good at setting a goal and achieving it. Especially a writing goal. Last DecemberI decided I wanted 2016 to be all about writing, actual writing, the act of writing. I wanted a more consistent practice because even when … Continue reading
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November 13, 2016
Take the Shot
I ran a 5K last month. It was one of thosegorgeous October Sundays that remind me why I loveArkansas. In the romantic amber glow of the early morning, I kept my pace, watchingthecows watch me.During the first mile I saw … Continue reading
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November 6, 2016
Case For the Christmas Letter
My writing career began with the humble Christmas letter. Or, not so humble, as is the tradition.For years I chronicled the noteworthy events of our family at the holidays. I’m not handy with decorative netting, I can’t coordinate bulbs and … Continue reading
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October 30, 2016
Spiders and Blank Pages
When I was four years old, we had chickens and I collected the eggs. One morning when I got to the coop, wet up to the knee from dew on the tall grass, I met the Most Terrifying Beast. There … Continue reading
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September 5, 2016
The Case for the Personal Sabbatical
When I was 20 years old I traveled with my then-boyfriend to the U.S. Virgin Islands, where we planned to get jobs and settle for a while. In St. John, we found jobs within a week, and then promptly left … Continue reading
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August 27, 2016
Finding Your Voice, Really?
I recently spent some timetalking with a woman who wants to find her voice. She has stories. She has something to say. She’s not quite sure what those stories are or what she really wants to say. I know exactly … Continue reading
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August 18, 2016
Personal Brand: What’s In a Name?
A few years ago I attended a large social media conference. As is my habit at these things, I crammed in as many sessions as possible onany topic that might make me better/faster/stronger. I wanted to learn everything I could …
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