Since I'm just about to start an official book review blog over at Novelblogs, I've decided to forego posting my book review of Steve Hely's How I Became A Famous Novelist and continue on with my other topic: fearing our readers. Fearing How Much We're Worth - or Not Worth! When we are afraid of… Continue reading Fearing Your Readers, Part 2
Category: Musings
Random little bits that don’t really belong anywhere – just thoughts
The “Original Story” Issue
We've all heard that there is no such thing as an original story. We've read Aesop's fables and tales from the ancient Vedas from India, perhaps. We've seen Campbell's books on the Hero's Journey and how every story reflects some elements of his structured system on the Journey. So, what's a writer to do when… Continue reading The “Original Story” Issue
The Artist’s Prayer – Reading The Artist’s Way, Part 3
Right now I am in the midst of Week 4 of The Artist's Way. One of the tasks for this week is to write an Artist's Prayer. Julia Cameron writes a really beautiful one, but I feel it is too long for me. I want something, like a 4-line mantra, that I can repeat every… Continue reading The Artist’s Prayer – Reading The Artist’s Way, Part 3
Recovering Self-Identity: Reading The Artist’s Way, Part 2
Image from fengshuidana.com As I said in my most recent post, I am now reading Julia Cameron's famous book on discovering and recovering your creative self, The Artist's Way. AW is a book that I was skeptic on in the past, and even as I began reading it, I felt skeptical. After all, I have… Continue reading Recovering Self-Identity: Reading The Artist’s Way, Part 2
On Writing Your Truth(s) – Part 2
Part 1 of this topic is here. I believe that writing your truth in your stories, poetry, and nonfiction is very important. This is a topic I have posted about before, here. I really loved this recent post at Writer Unboxed, because I feel that author, Amish Tripathi, wrote his truth. He took the ancient… Continue reading On Writing Your Truth(s) – Part 2
Tackling Writer’s Self Doubt…Or Not.
Good afternoon! How are all you folks? Here in sunny California, it's a beautiful spring day. The wind is a bit nippy over here by the coastline, but aside from that it's lovely. People are selling daffodil bouquets at Farmer's Market, along with sheep cheese and other fun things. Meanwhile, I am working on two… Continue reading Tackling Writer’s Self Doubt…Or Not.
Blip On Your Screen
Just a quick update before my regular post - I just had to change the template again! The one I had was looking too girly and hurt my eyes. So now I have a nice, gentle nature theme. What do you think? There's something powerful and wonderful about autumn leaves; I think everyone can agree… Continue reading Blip On Your Screen
Dungeons, Dragons, and the Challenges of January
The first week of January has been quite busy for me. Days 1-5, significant other and I had a guest over, an old friend of mine and new friend of SO. SO and I determined to show friend all the local best spots for hiking, hanging out, eating, etc. It was fun! But it certainly… Continue reading Dungeons, Dragons, and the Challenges of January
Deep Thoughts From a Writer in Pajamas
Today is a sleepy day. I have a headache. I'm tired. It's one of those days that could easily slide by with no writing getting done...especially since it's already nearly 3:00 P.M. and I haven't done much of anything. True, it is a Saturday. But if anything, that's why I SHOULD be writing... Sigh. Gotta… Continue reading Deep Thoughts From a Writer in Pajamas
The Melding of the Minds, Part 2 – My Story
Good morning, everyone! Today is a good day. Sometimes I have trouble thinking positively, even in the morning, but today feels pretty good so far. Today, I'm going to finish my little duet on writing one's gender opposite. My previous post, The Melding of the Minds, Part 1, discussed famous men and women who have… Continue reading The Melding of the Minds, Part 2 – My Story
Typing Madly 