Stress and life in general mean we have to find our happy place for mental, emotional, and physical therapy. Ballet teaches me adaptability and compromise. As writers, we must adopt changes thrust upon us. But despite our challenges, we keep going because writers are who we are.
As writers, it is important to be voracious readers. Reading a variety of genres — fiction, nonfiction, articles, essays, poetry — helps us shape our voice, skill and view of the world.
Figuring out what to read, what conferences and workshops to attend, or what path to take to improve our writing can be daunting and expensive. What should we consider with social media, education, and finding our author’s voice?
Writing is both fulfilling and exhausting. We need resilience to help us be patient. How can we keep from being overly discouraged? What is true writing success? What practical steps can we take to stay motivated?
The writer reflects on the hope that spring brings and the darkness it leaves behind.
