Writing practice
On writing
Working on a short story and researching markets. Read an article with my breakfast (coffee, grapefruit, brie and crackers) about yoga and activism that nailed how I feel about writing ... Read more
Publishing news with flare
Publishing
Booksquare.com is a fun read full of insight and news related to books and publishing. You can also get it in a newsletter or get it injected right into your ... Read more
Revelations About Writing While Running the Capital City Half Marathon
On writing
This morning I ran the Capital City Half Marathon for the third time. I’ve run several half marathons in the past seven years, and as for overall good feeling before ... Read more
Jane Smiley
On writing
Just started Jane Smiley’s Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel. Here’s an interview with her at Failbetter.com from last December discussing her own writing and writing practice. Interested in ... Read more
Yoga and Writing: Another Perfect Pair
On writing
An article about yoga and its benefits for writers and also about the importance of solitude and stillness (which yoga provides). Included in the article is a quote from Writing ... Read more
Running and Writing: Perfect Pair
On writing
Love this article on the connection between running and writing. It spoke to my own feelings about the relationship between these two practices for me. Also, here is another push ... Read more
Ian McEwan Article
Book Reviews!, On writing
Ian McEwan on books that have shaped his writing and also some about his writing process. I particularly liked what he had to say about welcoming silent periods where you ... Read more
Timed-write challenge
Prompts
Assignment: At least four times this week, set a timer for at least one hour and sit down to write. The rules: 1. Don’t answer your phone, check your email ... Read more
A New Year, 2011… :)
On writing
This musing goes out to Chris, because more than anything I want to spend this coming year achieving goals and enjoying life with him. So, baby, here is to a ... Read more
To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
Book Reviews!
O, parentheses! I have n’er seen you so buttered across the page… The use of parentheses (in addition to parenthetical commas) throughout Virginia Woolf’s To The Lighthouse is a point ... Read more