I have an idea problem. And what I mean by that is I have a problem with too many new story ideas filling my brain. All the time. It’s not an actual problem per se, but when I’m trying to focus on a specific project…
Category: creativity
Celebrating Victories When They Come
I had a new experience in my writing life recently that I’m claiming as a major victory. Ideas often come to me at various times, just hints of characters or snippets of a story or plot. But I can’t recall a time when a robust,…
Christmas in July: What Hallmark Channel Does Really Well
July has snuck up on us like a leopard stalking its prey. Whoa, didn’t my kids just get out of school for the summer? Wasn’t graduation just a few days ago? Hmmmm, seems I need to pay better attention to my calendar as the days…
Ten Things Writers Do That Seem Weird but Are Totally Normal to Us
Writers are a unique lot. We spend a lot of time alone, living in fictional worlds with pretend people. In fact, we often spend more time with our made-up friends than our own real friends and family. Creating ideal settings, fleshing out interesting and relatable…
Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind
Last fall I shared my struggle with decluttering, both my words and our kids’ old schoolwork. I’m currently in another season of overwhelm, with the usual end-of-school-year hustle coupled with our son’s looming graduation threatening to pull me under. While juggling all the tasks required…