Two months ago, I launched this mini-series that talks about the dreaded writer's block. It was all about how simply starting any writing with one true sentence can unlock any writer's creative juices. I followed that up with a second piece last month about how, when stuck, writers need to go even deeper into their … Continue reading Curing Writer’s Block #3 — A Quote (or Four) To Inspire Writers
These words are mine Sitting aloneIn my dark little roomI wrote and wroteSpinning my humble little loom Of words and linesNo one else's just mineFearing they will live and dieNever seeing the bright blue sky For all my life I've livedBelieving what the world Says about my voiceThat it needs to sound like theirs Who … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #155
Recently, I found out about a podcast singing contest helmed by one of my favorite singer/songwriters to walk this planet, Sara Bareilles. At the same time, I found a related interview with her in Forbes about this contest (aptly called Breakthrough; unlike other singing contests, judges in this one listen to but don't see contestants … Continue reading Curing Writer’s Block #2 – Going Deeper Together
