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
A Room Of Your Own
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
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
The Weekly! October 4-10 2021
A Room Of Your Own, On writing
My current goals I am so close to wrapping up the first draft of the novel I am working on now. Let’s see…can I elevator pitch it yet? Three women ... Read more
It’s been a pandemic. How’s the writing coming?
A Room Of Your OwnWhat I find most remarkable is how because I was no longer moving around in space as much (busy, busy, busy!), I found new space for self-reflection.
Read moreIn case you need a reminder to keep going. I know I do.
On writing
I’m 25, 000 words into my novel, and I’m stuck. Worse yet, self-doubt is finding it’s way in despite the traps I’ve laid to catch it and snuff it out ... Read more
Adjust your pace accordingly
On writing
A lesson that has been coming up for me again and again in various aspects of my life is the importance of paying attention and adjusting my pace accordingly. I’ve ... Read more
It’s all about the routine–and how you shake up the routine
On writing
It is about making a schedule and sticking to it. It’s about getting up before everyone else and setting aside all distractions to get to work. It’s about stopping at ... Read more
There are things you will have to give up.
On writing
I’m assuming you are like me, trying to write while also working full time. Like me, you may have a family and hobbies that keep you happy and sane. A ... Read more