Contributed by Tina Holland. If you’ve read my bio, you already know—I love to travel. When Writer Zen Garden plans our annual Founders Retreat, I’m always the first to say yes… with one small caveat these days: I’d like a … Continue reading →
Contributed by Nicole. A quest is the arc of your writing. It is the progression of your work to its end. It does not have to be a grand thing: it can just mean that your quest is to provide … Continue reading →
Contributed by Nicole. Observation for writers is both a key factor and our personal hell. We observe our environment, people and the world around us and transmit that through our writing. It’s our personal hell because how you transmit those … Continue reading →
Contributed by Tina Holland. It feels a little strange to talk about muses in the modern age. And yet… I’ve had one. He was an elderly chocolate lab named Kaiser, who used to sit with me. Or, more accurately, nap … Continue reading →
By Noony — The A to Z of Creative Practice Creative practice isn’t a straight line. It’s not a sprint, and it’s not a test of endurance. It’s a relationship — with your imagination, your energy, your body, and your … Continue reading →
Contributed by Laura Rios. Initiative: the ability to assess and initiate things independently. (Oxford Dictionary) Ah, the ongoing struggle of anyone who works alone or pursues any creative endeavor. Make no mistake my friends, the struggle is real. Everyone has … Continue reading →
Welcome to Day 1 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge here at Writer Zen Garden! This year, our community of writers, artists, and makers is exploring the A to Z of Creative Practice — the habits, rituals, reflections, and … Continue reading →
A to Z of Creative Practice Hello, Gardeners! We’re delighted to join the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge again this year. If you’re new to the Garden, welcome — Writer Zen Garden is a community space for writers, … Continue reading →
Contributed by Tina Holland I just completed the second book in my Regency series, “How to Love a Lord.” I hope to have it published in May, but I'm not sure when because I still have to hire my editor … Continue reading →
Contributed by JaeSage F is for Flourishing: Beyond Surviving to Truly Thriving Life, in its intricate tapestry, inevitably weaves in threads of change and loss. While these experiences can be profoundly sad and even devastating, they are an undeniable part … Continue reading →
