The 3 Rs of Writing: Routine, Resistance, Return #WritingLife

For me as a writer, one of my biggest challenges is sticking to my writing routine. When I have the time and willpower to write regularly, the words flow, ideas show up, plot problems get solved, story hooks appear and keep me hooked on writing not only the next sentence but the next chapter. I’m … Continue reading The 3 Rs of Writing: Routine, Resistance, Return #WritingLife

Animation Advice for Authors #ThrowbackThursday

Time to celebrate another Throwback Thursday! Today I'm flashing way back to June 2013 and (according to the guest blog) my second ever blog post.  This one was with the Romance Writers of America® 2012 Golden Heart® finalists group, The Firebirds. Sending a big thank you to Firebird, Nikki McIntosh for hosting me. Want a … Continue reading Animation Advice for Authors #ThrowbackThursday

Have you ever dreamed of Resistance? #WritingLife

A while ago I read Steven Pressfield's book The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. He talks about Resistance (and always with a capital R) and its power over creativity. What he said really made a connection with me. PRESSFIELD SAYS... "It’s not the writing part that’s hard. What’s hard … Continue reading Have you ever dreamed of Resistance? #WritingLife