Nadja MarilExplore 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…2d ago2d ago
Nadja MarilWays 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
Nadja MarilHalloween 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
Nadja MarilCreative 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
Nadja MarilBelieving in Miracles. Believing in Santa.One of my favorite stories as a child was Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie.. My most-loved part was the moment children around the world are asked…Oct 7Oct 7
Nadja MarilHOW I WROTE THIS: A Chat with Horror Story Author R. David FulcherWe learn from asking questions, so what better way to learn about the craft of writing than from a Q & A with an author. I’m planning to…Sep 30Sep 30
Nadja MarilExploring the Power of Publishing CollectivesIt began with an invitation. The editor of an online literary magazine invited me to join a “Poetry Collective.” Surprised, because this…Sep 24Sep 24
Nadja MarilPublishing Memoir Can Start with Short Prose and PoetryEveryone has a story to tell. But who wants to read your story? If you’re a someone famous or you’ve endured something shocking or unusual…Sep 11Sep 11
Nadja MarilCAUTION: Before You Ask A.I. For Help, Read This.You know the story with the genie, the one where you rub the magic lamp and your three wishes are granted, or you find a strange exotic…Sep 11Sep 11
Nadja MarilRejection Letters Make Me Sad Until I Remind Myself, I Can Make Good Potato SaladSome days I feel like a hamster spinning round and round on one of those little wheels, trying to get to the top. And I don’t even like…Aug 26Aug 26