There are as many types and ways to journal as there are people who keep them! Journaling is a way to think out loud and discover what is within, especially if you freewrite (just start writing and keep going as you empty your mind onto the page). You will find out some interesting aspects and … [Read more…]
Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. ~ Buddha I love this quote. I love it for everyday life, and I love it for writing. As a writer, a critique … [Read more…]
Some people believe angels have a metaphorical language; that they speak through words and phrases rife with multiple concepts and revelations. We humble humans can share in these powerful tools. Used in poetry, fiction, or any type of non-fiction writing, metaphor and simile can bring your words deeper meaning and lift your prose beyond the … [Read more…]
“Most people are about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” –Abraham Lincoln Isn’t this a great quote? I have a 15 year-old son who hates it when I say things like this, so he was really annoyed when he found out that Abraham Lincoln said it, too. But what’s fascinating to … [Read more…]
Finding writing inspiration is easy, especially when you have a pool to draw from that includes the minds of great writers. I collect quotes of all kinds, but especially writer quotes (from books on writing, the internet, and books about quotes) and I use them all the time. When I’m preparing a writing course I … [Read more…]