Hobbies get a bad rap, especially if one’s hobby happens to be writing. Wait a minute, you might be thinking. Are you saying that I should think of my writing as just a hobby? Not everyone will want to approach their writing this way, of course, but I am convinced that, for many people, writing can be an …
It’s time for another blog series catch-up day! Below are the posts in this series so far. Please let me know what else you would like to see covered in the remaining 12 days. Day 1: Let’s Get Serious (finally!) About Writing Day 2: Your Daily Word Count Day 3: No More Excuses: Jane Austen’s Writing Table …
NPR’s interview with Paulo Coelho is thought-provoking and inspriting for anyone who feels eluded by a life-long dream, regardless of whether we ever want to quit our day jobs
I want to explain the “How interesting!” technique I referred to in yesterday’s post: “Things I learned from my horse trainers #42: practice saying, ‘Hmmmm… how interesting.’ Say it when you’re frustrated. Say it when you’re mad. Most importantly, say it before you say or do anything else (including hit the “send” or “post” button). …
“[W]hen we apply the instruction to be soft and non-judgmental to whatever we see at this very moment, the embarrassing reflection in the mirror becomes our friend. We soften further and lighten up more, because we know it’s the only way we can continue to work with others and be of any benefit in the …