Rejection, criticism, and negativity are a given for any writer aiming to pursue publishing. How should we view rejection? Why should we continue to write despite negativity? And what can we do to lift our spirits in our writing endeavors?
Category: Writing Life
When writing and tea become healing partners
Writing can help with healing following trauma. And tea can be a warm friend.
When life paralyzes your writing
Events in life, such as trauma, can paralyze our writing productivity. What should we consider about ourselves when we feel ineffectual, unable to focus?
How quiet is solitude?
Solitude is an ideal time for reflection and observation. Disconnecting ourselves momentarily from the mundane can refresh us and spark our imagination.
Creating an inspiring writing space
Our writing environment contributes to our productivity, creativity, and professionalism. Here are six ways we can examine how to create an inspiring writing space.
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.