There are a few advantages to creating an outline before penning a draft. What are they? And what are some areas to focus on in your outline?
Tag: writing life
Good enough is better than being a stubborn plant root
A lesson in learning that “good enough” is better than aiming for perfection in our writing.
Ode to not freezing on the way to the mailbox
After nearly two weeks of bone-chilling temperatures, there was enough warmth keeping me from freezing on the way to the mailbox.
Finding beauty in a reminder of old wounds
Looking for the beauty in an otherwise negative memory to write about can sometimes lead to coping and healing.
Connecting with readers through stories
Our connection with people has so much to do with our stories, both the themes and how we tell them.
Publishing is part of the writing journey
Writing and self-publishing can be satisfying, stressful, and lonely. Writers must push past perfection and take risks. Why it is okay to publish before your work is perfect.