Author Victoria Heckman Struggle. Isolation. Loss of focus. Job security. Exhaustion. Health. Shortages. Hoarding. Election. Holidays. Money. Frustration. Quarantine. Death. In the course of the last nine months, perhaps one or more of these words resonates with you. It has … Continue reading
Author Mar Preston in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada It’s no use sitting inside grumbling, looking at the birds frolicking outside in the snow. So far, and it’s only early January, it hasn’t been that cold, hovering up and down around freezing … Continue reading
Meggidy Mags I’m going to say it straight out, and I don’t want you to forget it: The world is your bed. You have the right to sleep whenever and wherever you choose: in the middle of the floor, on … Continue reading
Today’s post is a bit different. It’s not about writing. It’s about kindness. That’s a great way to start off a new year. Kindness in its most elemental form is defined by small actions, by everyday things. But how can … Continue reading
Here’s an interesting holiday photo for you to sink your teeth into… what do you see in this image? How does it make you feel? What might be happening to it, because of it, or from it? Set that timer, … Continue reading
Adjusting Attention Spans Humans are fickle creatures. They have either very long attention spans, or very short ones, and no one can say for sure at which point each one comes to the fore. Just understand that these spans tend … Continue reading
Here’s a strange little sentence to open your writing day. Where will it take you? What is the situation and why is it happening? Have fun with this one! Set your timer, 15-20 minutes, copy the opening sentence, and start … Continue reading
Lesson #5: Meal Times Food. It’s the most important item in the universe. Never doubt that for a moment. One thing you have to keep in mind is that humans never understand the importance of food. They will fuss over … Continue reading
You Put What In My Bowl? Food. It’s the most important item in the universe. Never doubt that for a moment. One thing you have to keep in mind is that humans never understand the importance of food. They will … Continue reading
Author Mark R. Arnold Today we hear from author Mark Arnold on the Historical Novel and his process in writing his novel, Monster: The Story of Young Mary Shelley under the name M.R. Arnold. Fascinating subject and equally fascinating thoughts! … Continue reading