Contributed by Tina Holland

E is for…Education

This particular topic seems to fit well with growth.  As a full-time writer, I often take the time to learn new things about the writing business, genre expectations, and occasionally craft.  Although I’m pretty comfortable with my style so if I do pick something up on craft, I try to do it between stories.

Continuing Education is for everyone, and it doesn’t have to be in a formal classroom setting. Nowadays, there are also options like MasterClass, Skillshare, and Teachable. If you are on a budget, think of YouTube videos that show you how to cook, crochet, or build a deck. Your local library also likely offers classes on a variety of topics.   A few years ago, I took a FREE class on Female Regency Authors through North Dakota Humanities.  I learned about more than Jane Austen.

If you missed our Spring Forward, we offered a few classes there as well.  You’d be amazed at where you can learn, and it’s essential to do so.  A new skill or perspective can change your course and hopefully bring you newfound joy.

I will continue to be a perpetual learner and am always curious where the next thing will take me.  In the next few months, Writer Zen Garden will be putting together a resources page.  I hope you’ll utilize it and continue to grow.