Creative Momentum
I’ve never kept it a secret. I like edits the least when it comes to the writing process. I’m always tempted to do them as I go or to jump into them too soon. Maybe I think that will combat the fact that I feel inadequate to the task every time I sit down to [...]
I Thought. I Did!
It’s so easy to get caught up in routine and practice, and that’s not a bad thing. I write every day in one form or another. Sometimes I forget I also need at least brief periods away from the pen.
Why? That’s when I’m thinking.
There’s something wonderful about leaving the pen and keyboard for a day [...]
Busy Hands, Busy Mind
I think the best job for a writer is something monotonous and rhythmic. Something like shelving books at the library or sorting objects by color keeps the hands and the surface mind occupied. That’s when my writing mind really comes alive. Washing the dishes, mixing dough, even cleaning the bathroom…things that take some attention but [...]
Brain in Neutral
Enforced idleness sucks. I crave idle time during the long work days, but when I’m required to lay down for extended periods I can go a little nuts. Well…maybe more than a little.
I don’t require body movement to spark creativity, but it does help. Who hasn’t gotten a great idea on their morning walk or [...]
Musical Character
Ahhhh, music. I know lots of writers have a “soundtrack” for a particular project or novel. I like that I’m not alone. Though I’m not ready to share much about the current project, I have to say that the MC has one KICK A$$ sound track! The music is great, it’s the mood of the [...]
