Annual Workbooks

I was so driven to write everything down in this breathless rush, as if writing could save me, but over the last few years I’ve moved away from that practice.

“I do believe I’m still open.”

“Then I missed what I have now, what I felt uncertain I would ever be able to create, and now I miss what I had then, what I fear I might never be able to get back.”

The VR Tightrope

Our brains convince us that certain death awaits on every side, but we’re absolutely safe. We are.

Pause

Happy old age is coming on bare feet, bringing with it grace and gentle words, and ways which grim youth have never known.

I Don’t Know What I Know Till I Know How I Know It

Area Woman surprised, once again, that people who pay to support her creative career are genuinely invested in its output.

Unselfing, Grief, Birds

Helen Macdonald on unselfing and grief.

Your Book Tour

Here’s what happens when you tell people you’re going on book tour: Their eyes widen like they’re picturing private jets and limousines, booksellers laying stock to be signed at your feet, adoring fans queued up out the door. They congratulate you—assuming you have “made it.” You try not to let the lunatic edge invade your laughter … Continue reading Your Book Tour

The Long, Hard, Elegant, Easy, Stupid, Creative Way

I read something this week that really ticked me off. I’ve been building my page on Goodreads as I gear up to put 100 Demon Dialogues into the world, which partly means leaving lots of reviews for creators whose work I admire. If you follow me on Patreon you’ll know Deb Norton because I interviewed … Continue reading The Long, Hard, Elegant, Easy, Stupid, Creative Way

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 7

This is it, everyone! It’s Day Seven of Inner Critic Investigation Week, the writing prompt series I’ve been collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton. The rules are as follows: Get a pen and a sheet of paper. Set a timer for six minutes. WRITE. Ask your Inner Critic the question and find out what they … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 7

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 6

It’s Day Six of the Inner Critic Investigation series I’m collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton! Our goal is to help you develop a dialogue with your Inner Critic as if it were a separate, living character. I’ve found this massively helpful for understanding what’s in my way when I sit down to make work. … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 6