Writers and Their Inner Voices

I've been toying with a theory about the formation of a preference for writing vs. speaking (and vice versa). Most people I know do have some preference. They either feel more comfortable communicating through the written word or the spoken one.  The impetus of my theory was myself, washing dishes one night. As I was washing the …

10 Day Bus Challenge

Life is full of inspiration. Keeping a notebook to jot down the glimmers of inspiration you see in everyday life is a tried-and-true writer's trick. Not only can you use the material later, you develop a habit of keeping your senses awake and mentally articulating what comes in! By reviewing your notes later, you might …

Emotional Writing for the Even-Keeled

Read me a passage from one of my teenage diaries, and you will see me turn poppy-red. How did I manage to exist with that much melodrama (and those many adjectives) filling my head? While I wouldn't seek a return to my old fashion of writing, sometimes I do wish I could channel the emotions …