Explaining the process of writing presents unique difficulties. It isn’t merely sitting down at the desk and typing. No, writing begins with creating a story in our minds. It begins with creating a character, giving her a backstory, inventing supporting characters, thinking of points of tension, and hooking readers into the story. When we createContinueContinue reading “The Writer and Imagination”
Tag Archives: Creativity
Sometimes You Got Nuthin’
For the last two days, I went around and around in my brain trying to pick a topic for my weekly post, and I finally had to admit defeat. This morning, my brain chased the same thing, but I finally had the answer. No matter how creative you may be, sometimes you can’t come upContinueContinue reading “Sometimes You Got Nuthin’”
Sometimes You Just Can’t Force It
As I kept trying to find the right topic yesterday for a health and fitness post, I could never come up with the right subject. I was so frustrated and disappointed in myself especially since I had the same problem a couple of days last week. When I got up today, I began to haveContinueContinue reading “Sometimes You Just Can’t Force It”
Release the Kraken…No, No…I Meant Release the Creativity
Have you ever held back your creativity? Have you ever told yourself that it just isn’t the right time so you keep it all pent up? Have you ever been ready to burst with all the ideas floating around in your head? If so, then I know exactly how you feel. Recently, I realized IContinueContinue reading “Release the Kraken…No, No…I Meant Release the Creativity”
Keep the Notebook Handy
I keep my hedgehog notebook close by at all times. It’s an adorable little journal with tiny little hedgehogs all over the cover, but that’s not the point. I keep it within reach all the time because I never know when inspiration will hit. If you are a writer, this is already second nature toContinueContinue reading “Keep the Notebook Handy”
All Things Subject to Change 