Now and then, we all need a kick in the pants. Writers in particular sometimes need a way to get back into the practice of writing regularly. It’s like exercise […]
Great Uncle Art
I recently read Liz Gilbert’s “Committed,” and just loved it. It’s full of insight, humor and honesty. Though I adored “Eat, Pray, Love,” it appealed much more to my girly […]
The Writer’s Headshot
Last night I got an email from a magazine editor I’ve been working for. He had a few minor changes to clear with me on an article I wrote, and […]
“Nonsanto” Goes Out Into The Publishing World
I had lunch with my agent on Friday to discuss my non-fiction project “Nonsanto.” For the past few months I’ve been working with her on the proposal, which consists of […]
Wanting For Words
I was wondering the other day if there is a verb that describes the act of realizing you’re stressed out and taking a breath to try to calm down. For […]
Getting Back Into My Pages
Today I jumped back into the beginning of my novel. I should say, for those of you who follow the blog, that I’ve actually not been working on my fiction […]
You Are Not Your URL
I was talking with a friend last week about good resources for writers. I directed her toward my usual go-to sites, like Poets & Writers, Writer’s Digest, and for those […]