For fiction writers, conducting research is a big part of our process. It’s necessary to ensure we get details right in our stories, particularly when the topic is something we’ve previously had no knowledge or understanding of. The internet offers the easiest way to…
Category: writer life
Life Lessons from the Sauna
Some might call me a fitness fanatic. I’ve embraced fitness and exercise for nearly four decades, working my way through myriad forms and trends: aerobics, running, power walking, indoor cycling, weight training, yoga, pilates, HIIT, and more. I love to move my body and be active…
Five Ways Writing is Like Marriage
Tomorrow, my husband and I celebrate 22 years of marriage. It’s been an incredible journey so far, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. Over our marriage, we’ve had six homes, three dogs, and two kids. Most marriage experts suggest continuing to date our…
Flash Fiction Story: Letter of Intent
I’m not shy about singing the praises of writing flash fiction. It’s quickly become one of my writing passions. Writers attempting the art of creating short, short stories benefit in myriad ways: Flash fiction can be written and edited in a short amount of time,…
Finding Inspiration in the Everyday
My phone’s notes app is full of notes (naturally) boasting titles along the lines of “Story Idea,” “possible blog posts,” or “Story/character ideas” and such. Some of the notes’ contents are as simple as a couple of words forming the first threads of a plot,…