I enjoy writing workshops. They allow strangers to read and comment on each other's work.It is a great opportunity to have new eyes on your work, your writing, and sometimes the advice and feedback is invaluable. Most of the time, writers are grateful for the feedback; sometimes they aren't. In the workshop I'm in right … Continue reading “Thanks for the advice, but…”
Category: Writer’s Woes
Names
I have trouble visualizing a character until I find their name. They need their name, just a name I make up for the sake of writing until I find it. I can spend hours searching through name databases online, looking for perfect names. What's in a name? Everything. A name can be a signal to … Continue reading Names
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
No, that saying isn't just something your parents said to get you to eat your veggies. It's 100% true. What we eat is the fuel that our bodies use to keep our bodies functioning. Fast food is full of bad fat, sodium, and chemicals that make us feel sluggish and dull. Vegetables and fruit are … Continue reading Healthy Body, Healthy Mind