An exploration of “finishing”
On writing
Last week, I finished a collection of stories I’ve been working on for twelve maybe thirteen years. I have memories of a retreat I went on with a writer friend ... Read more
I’m here. writing with you…
On writing
The original form of this blog started in 2007 or so. It began and in many ways still is a way of asserting myself as a person who writes. More ... Read more
Print and fold your own Make Time Zine!
On writing
Let’s talk for a minute about zines. Being at the forefront of the Riot Grrrl movement, Olympia has a rich history of zines. In fact, there is still an annual ... Read more
Lessons from the Lowitt Trail
On writing
I come from a long tradition of writers whose creativity seems to depend on movement. Long walks clear my mind, creating space for the seeds of stories to grow unchoked ... Read more
Dear Capitalist notions of worth,
Inspiration, Letters
I was about to ask, when you see someone knitting a pair of socks, do you ask them whether they’ve sold any socks yet? I wanted to illustrate my point. ... Read more
I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Liz.
A Room Of Your Own
Dear Friends, I look From here on out, I’m writing my posts in letter form. Sometimes I’ll write to you, dear readers, sometimes, I will write to others or even ... Read more
Trust the writing process. Audio version included.
Affirmations
Read this or put this on repeat if you want to break through resistance and trust the writing process. Better yet, write and record your own version. *Deep inhale, long ... Read more
Putting goals in their place. A creativity paradox.
On writing
I am a firm believer in goals, as S.M.A.R.T as you can make them. Check out my 2022 Writing Plan document and file/make a copy for yourself while you’re at ... Read more
Bring on 2022! Reflections and plans.
A Room Of Your Own
It’s important to pause, reflect, and shift routines and goals from time to time throughout the year. It can’t all come down to New Year’s intentions. And yet, there is ... Read more
Theme post for October: Fear
Memoir, Monthly Themes, Sober
I’m big into decorating for Halloween. And dressing up. For a number of years I’ve picked something that plays on a literary concept, because well, writer–English teacher–makes sense, right? One ... Read more