“Writing is not just a process of creation. It is also a process of self-discovery.”—Cristina Istrati Self-discovery draws many writers to the page. We don’t know what we think
Self-care has gotten a bad rap. Bubble baths. Pedicures. Massages. But what does self-care really look like? Recently, here’s what it means for me. My Current Experience of Self-Care
American novelist Alice Walker reminds us: “A writer, to be connected to the world, should have a circle that cares about the world. And out of that would come
Exhale with Words In meditation, we follow the breath in and out. We track body sensations, thoughts, and the movement of the mind. Meditation wakes us up to our
Your Words are Your Wings As writers, we often feel responsible for speaking out, speaking up. In times of strife, (pandemic, revolution, both) silence signals complicity. Whether it’s a
Easily Create Amazon Review Links What author doesn’t love reviews of her book? Would you love to make it easier for readers to write reviews? What if instead of
One White Woman’s Tiny Plan of Action – Write Now Columbus – June 2020 I’m a white, middle-aged, middle-class woman who lives in an affluent central Ohio suburb. While
I am Your Witness – Write Now Columbus – May 2020 My old friend, impostor syndrome, has returned. “Who do you think you are?” it chides as I try
Guilt in the Time of COVID19 – Write Now Columbus – April 2020 A friend recently admitted to feeling guilty that she wasn’t writing during what is, for her,
WRITE NOW COLUMBUS – MARCH 2020 Hi Writers: Meet Frederick, my muse. I discovered him in elementary school. We read Leo Lionni’s book of the same name about the poet field mouse who
