Since our son left for boot camp, I’ve grappled a bit with melancholy, and writing hasn’t been coming easily for me lately. We’re very happy for him and where he’s at, which is exactly where he wants and feels called to be. And while I’m…
Category: productivity
Community Writing Challenges: Flash Fiction February and 540WriMo
Whew, we made it through January. Happy February! Writer friends—or friends interested in writing—if you need a little kickstart to motivate you, February is your month! Two writing groups I belong to are hosting month-long opportunities to encourage writing-related progress. Jump in, set some goals,…
Shiny New Object Syndrome for Writers
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…
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
This past weekend, I took my daughter to a travel soccer tournament. Her club soccer team recently moved up a few levels, and at this showcase event, her team was scheduled to play some teams that were at least a few levels above their new…
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,…