I have multiple novels in various stages. Sometimes I have a basic idea, but not enough for characters or plot. I always write these down anyways. If I’m bored, I’ll pull up my idea file and see if any of the bits and pieces will work together. I want to share with you the notes [...]
The writing world lost one of its most gifted writers when Ray Bradbury passed away on June 6th. He was one of my literary heroes. Not only could he captivate me with strong story lines and amazing characters from his brilliant imagination, his style reads to me like poetry. It has a magical quality to [...]
It’s almost May… On the Story a Day website it boldly says: StoryADay.org is home to an annual Extreme Writing Challenge: Write a story every day in May. Still confused. Want more info. Here are “The Rules” from StoryADay.org. The Rules You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you. ~Ray Bradbury The [...]
Today I’m going to share with you my favorite tool for dealing with writers block. You may already be familiar with Morning Pages. This started with Julia Cameron, creator of The Artist’s Way. “Morning Pages are three pages of longhand writing, strictly stream-of-consciousness.” The idea is to, first thing in the morning, get out a [...]
Last time on Mary’s Expression, I posted about a famous writing group, The Inklings. Since then, Anne has written about how to find your own creative tribe. Today, I’m going to share my own experiences with writing groups. Finding a good writing group is hard. Joining a new group is like musical chairs. You’re circling, [...]
So you’ve written a poem. Congratulations and job well done! But now what? Time to polish your work till it gleams like a new copper penny, and send it out into the world. Editing is important, as there is always a better, fresher way to word your thoughts, fix up a place where the rhythm [...]
I first learned about a bliss book from Sylvia van Bruggen during a workshop at the Muse Online Writers Conference. What is bliss? Complete happiness, undisturbed by gain or loss. What is a Bliss Book? In simplicity: a book that makes you happy. Whenever I feel my writing sucks, or am generally depressed, I can [...]
We all know the adage, “Don’t sweat the small stuff”, right? Do you know it applies just as easily to writing and poetry as it does to the other important things in life? For example, I hear people asking me “Where do you get your ideas from?” and the answer to that is “Everywhere!” It [...]
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