Planting a tree is almost like adopting a child - it brings joy. It's something every writer should do. Last week I bought eight beautiful thuja trees. We planted six of them outside our new fence. Ever since, I've been checking on them daily for any signs of unwellness. I overcame my social anxiety and … Continue reading Why Every Writer Should Plant a Tree
Blogging can take over your writing life. You may have reached a point where you have to ask yourself this question -- is blogging distracting me from my more ambitious work? Many of us have started our blogs thinking it's good for our writing careers. We need more than good writing if we want to … Continue reading Why Writers Shouldn’t Blog Too Much
When you plan your writing, you try to fit it into a mold. You search for the right words instead of letting the right words find you. You try to tame it. It doesn't matter whether it's a post or a novel that you're writing. You may see it through to the end, and it … Continue reading How Thinking Less Can Improve Your Writing
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