Writing. Writing is what I do. Perhaps, to a degree, it is who I am. Oh, there are other important activities, things and people in my life–meals, garden, family, grandchildren, my client-but I’m happiest when I’m at my desk listening … Continue reading →
I DON’T LIKE TO BRAG BUT… 1.I have a Fitbit. I hate to brag but I get most of my steps walking from room to room trying to remember why I’ve gone there. 2. I can buy a bag of … Continue reading →
It’s been a foggy spring off and on. I can’t see very far. It made me think of my writing ‘method’. (Warning:avoid if at all possible). I begin with an idea. I develop characters and a plot. Well, sort … Continue reading →
I admit it. I can make anything about writing. Take this week for example. We drove east an hour or two to attend a funeral. The sky was sunny and bright. The landscape green and lush. It felt peaceful and … Continue reading →
This week I took a couple of days of R&R in Banff—one of the prettiest spots in the world. The trees were freshly brushed with green. It was two days of Rest and Relaxation: enjoying coffee, enjoying a quiet room … Continue reading →
There are times when I think I would like a longer week. Perhaps an extra day tucked away somewhere between Saturday and Sunday. My hope would be that I could finally get everything done I need to do in a … Continue reading →
You can probably guess what I’m referring to—New Year’s resolutions. It would seem one of the more popular ones making the rounds for writers is how to increase writing output. There’s a course offered on Becoming a Productive Writer. It’s … Continue reading →
One of my goals every year is to do up an annual photo album of the family. It gives me a nice record of recent family history. But among my family pictures are some that tweak my interest in things … Continue reading →
The garden has been harvested. The flower beds mulched and covered in preparation for winter. The leaves have fallen from all but the last few trees. The most color I see is the clusters of red berries on the mountain … Continue reading →
I can’t even begin to guess how many mornings I get up with great plans. I am going to write X number of words—tons and tons. I am going to edit a complete manuscript. I am going to plot out … Continue reading →