Tag Archives: writer’s block

Shitty first drafts.

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

  Last night I met with my friends in the Artist’s Way group. We meet every other week and discuss chapters of Julie Cameron’s book and encourage each other’s path to “creative recovery.” Occasionally we share our own writing and get … Continue reading →

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Another little tip

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

I’ve been working on my short story, Island of Trees, since I first got the idea for it during my trip to Nepal - two years ago. I’ve changed the main character four times, I’ve changed the perspective three times, I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Tiny Tip

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

For all you writers out there who have ever experienced writer’s block I have a great tip. I’ve been working on a short story of mine and I came to a part that was very frustrating to write. Instead of … Continue reading →

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How many HeSos does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

I’m paraphrasing here, but when it took Thomas Edison a 1,000 attempts to make a decent light bulb he said “I have learned yet another way not to make a light bulb.” That’s a pretty healthy way to look at … Continue reading →

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Dressing the part

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

I read a wonderful little book about living in the moment and enjoying life. Here’s a tip that I really liked from Jamie Cat Callan’s  Bonjour Happiness: “Yes, even sweeping the kitchen floor can bring you joie de vivre, if … Continue reading →

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