Monthly Archives: August 2012

Namaste

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. – – Sir Winston Churchill How do you view your writing? Are you someone who believes the old adage that writing is like sitting … Continue reading

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How Some Folks Do

Please check out my BookPleasure article, “How Some Folks Do.”

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Brilliantly Committed

If you want to be a great writer and you have a choice between being brilliant and lazy or being a little clueless but motivated, choose the latter.  You stand a far better chance. – Alexander Steele, Writing Fiction Not … Continue reading

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Are You Worthy?

Here’s a question writers need to ask themselves: When we get up in the morning, do we feel worthy? I came across this question in a Shambhala Sun article, “The Power of Self Reflection,” by Sakyon Mipham, who is the … Continue reading

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Anecdote vs. Story

Please check out my BookPleasure article, “Anecdote vs. Story.”

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My Interview on Mind of The Matter

If you missed my interview with Susan Hickman for Mind of the Matter, it will be repeated on Aug. 30 (and you can also check it out in the archives). To listen, CLICK HERE.

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Writer’s Toolbox

I have been exploring useful writing sources, as you could probably tell last Friday, which focused on iTunes.  Here’s another source. Ever wish there was a magic toolbox to help you with your writing?  Well there is one, and it’s … Continue reading

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iTunes for Writers

For those of you with iTunes, and especially those who also have an iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone, check out the latest offering from iTunes University. It’s called “Creative Writing: A Master Class.”  If you have iTunes, you can download … Continue reading

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Rock-Bottom Reality

Please check out my BookPleasure article, “Rock-Bottom Reality.”

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The Power of Language

“I have found over the years that my work has more courage than I do.  It has more wisdom.  It teaches me, leads me places I never knew I was heading.  And it is about a new way of living, … Continue reading

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