Truth
The truth doesn’t hurt. It’s the gap between the truth and what we want to be the truth that hurts.
We Write to Expose the Unexposed
“We write to expose the unexposed. If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must. Otherwise, you’ll just be rearranging furniture in rooms you’ve already been in. Most human beings are dedicated to keeping that one door shut. But the writer’s job is to see what’s…
Pop Quiz
Think of something you really, really want. Go big. Do you want to: Finish college Lose 50 pounds Get married Write a novel Have a baby Pick the one that sings to you. (You know the one.) Now, ask yourself how you will feel once you get it. Some examples might be: Happy Sexy Excited…
Writing a Novel 20 Minutes at a Time
Think I’m kidding? I’m not. Years ago, I learned an important tool known as “timed writing.” While Kelly Morgan didn’t invent it, she’s the one who taught it to me, and I’m forever grateful. If you aren’t familiar with the method, it involves you, a writing instrument, and a timer. Willingness helps, but it’s not…
The Gap
There is who you are, And who you are becoming. Between them lies the gap. How will you bridge it? And more importantly, What will you gain from the journey?