Earlier today, I had a little sit-down with myself to figure a few things out. You see, my inner critic has been working overtime in the past month or two, absolutely convincing me that the following were completely, and without question, true: My words were no longer meaningful, and they no longer mattered with the … Continue reading So, let’s talk
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Why We Fear Creativity, And How To Let Go
I have been in this cafe for a little over an hour, writing in my Daybook to the ambient sounds of chatter, the clanging of dishes, all blended with the meditative, hollow sounds of Deuter playing his bamboo flute. On these pages, I have written about singular moments I experienced decades ago along the marshy … Continue reading Why We Fear Creativity, And How To Let Go
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Five Non-Writing Strategies To Strengthen Your Stories
Creating stories -- regardless of the genre -- is all about making it real for your readers. They need to buy in to what you have created. If they don't, then your credibility is shot, your readers will stop buying your books, and you can forget about establishing any kind of relationship with a reader … Continue reading Five Non-Writing Strategies To Strengthen Your Stories
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Writing Strengthens the Soul: For the Present and the Future
I say it all the time: Your Story Matters, and for so many reasons. Most of the time, the "Your Story Matters" phrase is something I tell people who want to write their story but are afraid to start. They might be afraid of judgment (more on this later about what assessment-driven writing is doing … Continue reading Writing Strengthens the Soul: For the Present and the Future
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