Boy, Is My Face Red

Publishing an embarrassing story can be both liberating and satisfying.

You Are Enough

What if the next time we sat down to write, we didn’t worry about being interesting, we didn’t worry about being liked, and we didn’t worry about being reblogged?

Stomp writer’s block. Let loose!

“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.” — Lao Tzu

Rx: Writing as Medicine

When life gives you lemons, do you make lemonade, or do you rub the fruit in your wounds?

See Yourself Through a Different Set of Eyes

“But enough about me, let’s talk about you. What do you think of me?”
— Bette Middler as CC Bloom in Beaches, 1988.

Five Posts to Write Right Now

Stuck? Staring at a blank screen? Never fear…you’ve got all the inspiration you need when you tap into your past.

“This suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.”

–Oscar Wilde knew that building anticipation makes a story a thrill to read.

Hindsight is 20-20

What if you had the power to rewrite history? You do.

Overheard

This week’s writing challenge revolves around my favorite inspiration: eavesdropping.

Virtual Volunteerism

Virtue may be its own reward, but a pat on the back and a simple thanks is pretty great, too.