Exploring Flaws in Literary IdolsWe all have our idols, people we look up to. In the writing world, it’s often writers who we admire, their books proudly displayed in our…3d ago3d ago
Lessons in Time: Insights from ‘A Tale for the Time Being’I’m running out of time, I tell myself while checking the number of days left before Christmas.Dec 10Dec 10
Finding Your Market: Navigating the Submission Process to Become Published in Literary MagazinesOnce a month, I try to get together with a few other writers to discuss-well, what else would we discuss- writing. Because writing is a…Dec 4Dec 4
The Meaning of Thanksgiving: A Time for Reflection plus a RecipeOrange, red, mahogany brown and gold; those are the colors of Thanksgiving. As a child I loved creating a centerpiece of purple grapes, red…Nov 25Nov 25
Advice Columns: A Window into Human Nature for WritersWe all have our various routines to get us going in the morning. I need my cup of coffee and a brisk twenty-minute walk. Then, while eating…Nov 182Nov 182
Understanding the Pushcart Prize: A Writer’s AchievementA message of congratulations flashed on the corner of my computer screen and I opened my email. “I’ve been nominated for a Pushcart Prize,”…Nov 11Nov 11
Explore Hybrid Art: Combining Writing and Visual ExpressionAre you a writer? Or are you beginning to explore the writing life? Have you ever thought of combining your writing with another art form…Nov 4Nov 4
Ways to Use Pesto Beyond PastaSome of my best ideas occur when I’m harvesting and cooking. This week I’d like to share a recipe for pesto along with some writing prompts…Oct 28Oct 28
Halloween Pumpkins vs Squirrels: A Seasonal BattleCooler nights and the leaves changing their colors, signals it’s time to set out the Halloween decorations.Oct 21Oct 21
Creative Writing: Playing with Word MeaningsWords. They fascinate me, the way some words like dust can have two very different meanings. You dust the house, removing small particles…Oct 14Oct 14
