What would you do if you weren’t afraid? What challenge would you face? What skill would you learn? What unknown would you step into? In the spring of 2019, I stared head on at these questions—and then I looked away. In April of that year, I had begun reading The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron….Read More
Writing
“If you want to write, write.”
“If you want to write, write.” – Dr. John Knapp II, in an email from June 24 The words above are some of the most freeing I’ve ever heard, and ones that will probably rattle around inside my head for the rest of my life. Spoken to me by a mentor I’ve had since middle…Read More
Writer’s Block and Transmissions To the Future
Last April, I wrote a post titled “When Words Aren’t Good Enough.” In it, I described a situation that caused me to question not only if I was a talented writer and editor, but also if I myself was actually good enough. I tried to end that post hopefully . . . If you have…Read More
When Words Aren’t Good Enough
I love words. I want to read every book. I want to write down every thought. I’m not necessarily interested in speaking all the words, but I’m happy to listen to what others have to say. My love for words parallels Oprah’s love of bread. “This is the joy for me.” Before Landon was born, I…Read More