Sometimes, we forget that’s it’s okay to have moments of when we’re exhausted, upset, disillusioned, or frustrated – even in the process of achieving a dream. It’s a natural part of the human experience. Having those moments doesn’t take away from the greatness that lies ahead. It simply reminds us that there’s always work to…
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The “Write” Strategy – Complete It Now. Perfect It Later.
There’s usually plenty of time to polish what you’re working on after the first round is finished. On the flip side, we often don’t have as much time as we think (or as we’d like) to finish what we’ve started. Nothing comes out perfect on the first try, hence the need for drafts and revision…
In Poetry Mode – The Last Beach Walk
In preparation for #nationalpoetrymonth coming up in April, I decided to #flashback to a poem I wrote in April 2022 for today’s #writerwednesday post. The writing prompt: take the phrase “The Last (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem….
The “Write” Method – Write Out Your Feelings
Writing out your feelings has therapeutic benefits: Sometimes writing out your feelings will allow you to see that the idea you have isn’t far-fetched like you first thought.  Or you’ll discover a fear that’s been bugging you is not as bad as it seems.  If you’ve experienced a loss, are going through a crisis or a…
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