#writing

When Encouragement is Not So Encouraging

I often hear or read authors and other creatives offering encouragement to those who are not (yet) actively creating. "Try!" they...

Call Me Superstitious, O Muse

All my best writing sessions have one thing in common – I recited these little pieces before diving in: Dante Alighieri, in Canto II of...

Non-Fiction I'm Enjoying, and You Might Too

I love’s me some non-fiction. These are a few books that rocked me world. I thought you might enjoy them as well. As you can see, most...

How to Be Creative or Why Hugh Rocks

How to Be Creative is inspirational, motivational, and free (Hugh MaCleod, the fellow who made it, wants to share). Send it to all your...

A Few Beginner Books About the Craft

Creative Activation Cameron, Julia. The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life. New York, NY: Tarcher/Putnam,...