The Power of Play
A Room Of Your Own, On writing
At risk of sounding like the worst of self-help gurus, I’m going to sound off about the power of play in nurturing (yes, I said nurturing) a consistently productive creative ... Read more
On writing
Talent?
On writing
Poets and Writers Magazine March April 2008 “…At what point, I like to ask my students, does Michael Jordan become the greatest basketball player that ever lived? The tenth time ... Read more
Tayari Jones "So, You Have A Problem With Men?"
Book Reviews!, On writing
Tayari Jones blog post, “So, You Have A Problem With Men?” is worth your time. It’s specifically about the struggle of the black woman writer between self and society, but ... Read more
Mid-winter break
On writing
Ah, a four day weekend. So far, I’ve worked on my writer’s group blog, made a few play lists for yoga class, leveled my druid, and made a list of ... Read more
"What? What’s that you say?"
On writing
I was in bed by 10 last night. Though I knew I could sleep in if I wanted to and that I had the next day off, I was so ... Read more
Ergonomics of Writing
A Room Of Your Own, On writing
Ergonomics: design factors, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort. (dictionary.com) On my way to work this morning, ice crunching under foot, feeling ... Read more
On Writing, plus some goals
On writing
I wrote on Saturday from 6:30 ‘til 10PM at Artisan’s Café in Downtown Olympia. I like it there. I think I’ll keep going. They have the best homemade hummus. Reminds ... Read more
A New Year
On writing
New Year Reflections 2008 Normally, I write this on or before New Year’s Day. Good thing one of my goals for the coming year is to let go of the ... Read more
Nano Update
On writing
I’m managing to stay just a little ahead of the game at 25,000 words. I’m half way there and I’ve got all the symptoms. What if I run out of ... Read more
One blue, one black.
On writing
Today is the seventh day of NaNoWriMo, and I am going strong. I’m keeping about one day ahead at 11, 612 words last night. My spirits are high, but I ... Read more