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October 30, 2020
On What You’ve Done: Another View of Achievement
For this morning’s walk: How do I know you can do it? Because you’ve done good things before! Shout outs to the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop and Marshall Goldsmith and his book Mojo.
If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Anyone who signs up for the mailing list by October 31st will get a $50 discount. That’s $250 for unlimited access to all six craft talks.
Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks.
Our website is: www.crafttalks.com
Please check it out! Class is about to begin!
Be well and I’ll see you soon,
Sophfronia
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Joy and Enjoy: Do What You Love, Love What You Do
For this morning’s walk that Anthony Davis/Jimmy Butler ad from the NBA finals has me thinking about joy. Shout out to Phoebe Farag Mikhail, Author and her book on joy practices, Putting Joy Into Practice: Seven Ways to Lift Your Spirit from the Early Church.
Note: I mention visiting the sick, but be smart about how you do it. Stay safe!
Speaking of joy, I enjoyed filming a video workshop for Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Anyone who signs up for the mailing list by October 31st will get a $50 discount. That’s $250 for unlimited access to all six craft talks.
Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks.
Our website is: www.crafttalks.com
Please check it out! Class is about to begin!
Be well and I’ll see you soon,
Sophfronia
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October 10, 2020
Are You in Good Company?
The pandemic seems to have brought us more meetings than ever–virtual meetings. But just because you’re not in the same room with your colleagues that doesn’t mean you aren’t affected by their words and energy. Are you noticing it? For this morning’s walk let’s talk about the people around you and whether or not they inspire you to be your best. Shout outs to Alma College President Jeff Abernathy, Melinda Booth, Leslie Contreras Schwartz, Karen E Bender, Donald Quist, and Amanda Slenski.
A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week!
Sophfronia
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October 3, 2020
What’s the Story with the Unreliable Narrator?
Current events have us gripped to the news because of their importance and gravity. But the story is also compelling for this reason: a lot of the storytelling is being done by an unreliable narrator. For this morning’s walk, let’s talk about the unreliable narrator and how to use one to draw the reader into your novel.
References: I used the following links for information on and examples of unreliable narrators.
https://americanliterature.com/the-unreliable-narrator
https://blog.reedsy.com/unreliable-narrator/
A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week!
Sophfronia
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September 27, 2020
Caring for Each Other in Trying Times
For this morning’s walk I’m thinking about the death of Knoxville, Tennessee community activist and church leader Elandria Williams, the poignant video she left behind here on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/elandria.williams/videos/10158248070961487), and whether community and activism requires a different level of caring for each other to ensure we remain healthy and fit for the fight. Shout out to Ralph Basui Watkins. And thanks Karen Bellavance-Grace for posting about Elandria.
I’m happy to announce that my next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week!
Sophfronia
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You Do Have Agency
We can’t control everything in our lives but it’s important to remember that positive action is always possible–especially when bad things like a pandemic happens. For this morning’s walk, let’s talk about how to make thoughtful moves even when the whole world seems stuck. And a shout out to Sarah Arthur!
I’m happy to announce that my next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week!
Sophfronia
September 11, 2020
The Spirit of Friendship
It’s September 11. On this day of remembrance I’m thinking of my morning walks in New York City with my friend Naomi Barr 19 years ago and of the inspiring, restorative, and energizing power of friendship. Shout outs in this video to Barbara Brown Taylor, Lynne Westfield, and Willie James Jennings.
I’m happy to announce that my next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week!
Sophfronia
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September 4, 2020
What’s Too Much for a Dream?
Once upon a time I wanted something so badly that I learned how to drive a school bus in order to help finance the goal. For this morning’s walk: Only you can know what you’re willing to do in pursuit of a dream. And, really, that’s how it should be.
In the coming weeks I’ll share details about my next writing project as well as the launch of the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing website. I hope you have a lot of good things happening too, all in pursuit of your dream.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week!
Sophfronia
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September 3, 2020
On Inspiring Emotion
What does your writing make your readers feel? The answer can make all the difference. For this morning’s walk let’s talk about emotion.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week!
Sophfronia
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About Intention
This morning I’m on the campus of Alma College thinking about intention. Now more than ever our times call for us to live and write with intention. What does that look like for you?
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week!
Sophfronia
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