Did your high school use the “V – V-I – V-I-C-T-O-R-Y” chant at football games? Kind of corny, I know, and nowhere near what some of the immensely creative students are doing these days (like my nephew, say). But ya … Continue reading →
Contributed by Nicole Research is the dread goddess that breathes true life into our writing with the help of her consort, the Internet. With the advent of the Internet and social media sites, it isn’t quite the onerous duty that … Continue reading →
Contributed by Tina Holland. I have a visceral reaction to the word Organization. I both love and hate it. I love when each item in my house has its own spot on a shelf, in a drawer, on a hangar … Continue reading →
What Is *A* Makerspace? A makerspace is a place focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and technology all come together and where members can come to use shared tools to make new things. Sometimes called hackerspaces, they can be places … Continue reading →
Contributed by Tina Holland. On Monday I talked about getting from Idea to “The End” of your story. Today I want to talk about Editing or as is sometimes referred to as Killing your Darlings. Killing your darlings is a … Continue reading →
Contributed by Tina Holland. There are many ways to take your IDEA to a finished short story, novella or novel. Some work better than others, but that depends on the writer and their strengths and weaknesses. If you’ve been writing … Continue reading →
Contributed by Alexandra Sissulak. Recently, I was inspired to create personalized stationery. The paper serves as the foundation for written expression to thoughtfully communicate and share, vulnerable, deep-level ideas with other beautiful individuals; in worship of platonic love, respect, community, … Continue reading →
Contributed by Laura F. “E” is for exercise but “E” could also be for enjoyment. After all, one of the oldest (and truest) pieces of advice about exercise is to always pick an activity you enjoy. The biggest problem with … Continue reading →
Contributed by Carolyn Malone We have been through a tumultuous two years, and now it is time for us to venture outwards and walk the land again. To travel, to explore, to wander. To see the world again if you … Continue reading →
Contributed by Nicole: I know that I am not a professional writer yet and this might be a radical thought on my part, but I don’t believe in Writer’s Block. Can you be stymied by a story, have your characters … Continue reading →