Subtle changes in the air are signs that summer is coming to a close. While I cling to what is left, the goldfinches remind me to be content.
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Save your writing — and your ideas — with a notebook
Creative concepts do not always appear at convenient times. Before we lose our reflections, we should write them down. And the best way to do this is with a notebook. Writing longhand has an added benefit: it slows our thoughts down and we capture more detail.
Intertwining our existence with nature
Native plants and natural habitats contribute to our pollinating population. And we thrill to see bees dance and flowers grow before our eyes.
Writing and housekeeping do not have to clash
Prolific writers have said you are either a good housekeeper or you are a great writer but not both. The reality, however, is that we have responsibilities in life and we schedule our writing periods like everything else. As long as we are writing, we are successful.
Finding satisfaction in imperfect results
Not every environment is ideal for creating and writing. Finding joy in our work and focusing on the beauty in nature that surrounds us can bring us satisfaction.
Fight your fears and submit your work
Fear keeps writers from sharing their work with the world. Why does fear have a strong hold on writers? What can we do to fight fear?