Contributed by Evey Brown. You have heard the old adage, “Write what you know.” Well that definitely limits what you can create. Unless, you are open to every new thing out there. May I humbly suggest that you say ‘YES’ … Continue reading →
Contributed By Carol Baxter. Visit her on the web at Tales of a Lifetime and Garden Bug Books. My bruncle named the one-quarter St. Bernard three-quarter Sheepdog he brought home as a gift to me Socrates. A year later, he … Continue reading →
Contributed by Rachel Wilder. In any creative endeavor I believe that it’s important to take credit for your creation. Be proud of it ! You just created something that is unique to yourself. And, in some cases, shared it with … Continue reading →
Contributed by Carol Baxter Vinchristine – I have always thought this word sounds like a fancy title or the name of a ship. (Tis an alkaloid derived from periwinkles.) As a writer, I could take liberties with the spelling as … Continue reading →
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 →
