Posts made in December, 2011

2012 Resolve to be a Rebel

Posted by in creativity, goals, Writing Life

    As we ring in the new year I'm sure many of you feel a sense of hope & possibility, at least it is my hope that you do. Every minute of every day holds inside of it a chance to start over again. The past is only re-created and kept alive by your mind. You recall it up any time you want to and you can let it go any time you want to as well. "When there is no yesterday, you ...... Read More

“Holiday cheer” she asked

Posted by in Characters, Writing Techniques

The holidays can bring up so much for us, for good or bad. Let's face it - your characters are people too! Let's use the holiday season to spice up your writing a bit. We often either try to have the perfect holiday, planning the perfect party & events, shopping for the perfect gift OR we try to avoid the holidays all together and all of the pain & heartache from childhood it can dredge ...... Read More

The Blame Game

Posted by in Writing Life

When you set your writing goal last week or last month - how far did you get? If not very far then why? Did you play the blame game? According to Dr. Sills of the Comfort Trap - Blame focuses on the question "Who or what is at fault for getting me stuck here?" and it is a brilliant delaying tactic. If funnels painful feelings away from yourself., all the while postponing your need to face the anxiety ...... Read More