How many times does life need to be put into perspective before I see differently? Why does the lens shift only momentarily before I’m back to the same wonky view? Because life is short. And we say this all the time but it never sticks for long enough. Why does it never stick? And life… Continue reading Ask Twice
Different Ways to Tell Your Story
I have been thinking a lot about the writing process, but I haven’t ever made a list or truly thought about different ways to tell the story itself. This is the style, the voice, the angle, the narration of the story. I’m thinking about this in the hope of making the story more unique and… Continue reading Different Ways to Tell Your Story
The Power of the Old School Writing Process
I’ve decided to try a write in a notebook this summer and it made me think, have some of us started to over-complicate the writing process? When we think about the greats - King, Bradbury, Gaiman and the like - they wrote on typewriters and notebooks. They didn’t have fast internet to rely on, or… Continue reading The Power of the Old School Writing Process
What if you and the story just aren’t connecting?
Speaking with a friend and fellow writer, I’ve finally summed up my issue with my writing at the moment. Connection. Sometimes, a story is great. It works. Or it has narrative promise, strong characters and fits the genre and industry well. But sometimes, you still don’t connect with the story yourself. This is a problem… Continue reading What if you and the story just aren’t connecting?
What My Japan Trip Meant for Me
People use the term “changed my life” and “life-changing” too lightly. This Japan trip was only 10 days of my life, can I say it was life-changing? I guess that remains to be seen. But I know for sure that I am changed having gone. That it meant so much to me. That I’ve unlocked… Continue reading What My Japan Trip Meant for Me
Reminders for every time I plan to write
Today I wanted to share a list of things I nearly always have to remind myself before I write. Sometimes we have routines or even just a burst of energy and a desire to write, but then the fear or resistance sets in. Like we're being tortured by this desire that one moment ago brought… Continue reading Reminders for every time I plan to write
Japan Trip Reflection – cultural differences and the beauty of Japanese life
I can’t believe the trip of a lifetime has come and gone already. I have struggled with how to write this blog post. Where do you even begin with such a life-changing, awe-inspiring trip? I don’t want to just tell you what we did - my husband will be uploading YouTube videos and you can… Continue reading Japan Trip Reflection – cultural differences and the beauty of Japanese life
A Literal Dream Come True…
I’m off to Japan in a week. On the one hand, I’m a little nervous. I don’t quite like flying, the claustrophobia of being “trapped” on the plane for hours. But I’ve worked on that fear and I’m more confident than ever. I’ve got this! All that’s left is the going. The build up, as… Continue reading A Literal Dream Come True…
A shy writer’s guide to talking to other writers!
I wanted to write this post purely for myself! I had an encounter at work where a coworker told me someone had told them that I was a writer. This was nice and I didn’t get embarrassed (for once) but when it came time to actually talk writing and books, I panicked. Luckily, he had… Continue reading A shy writer’s guide to talking to other writers!
How to get out of a creative rut – What to do when you’re between story ideas
Are you struggling to write because your ideas don’t feel good enough? Here’s how to get out of a creative rut.
S. R. Crawford 