With the passing of time and transitions apparent in my nonwriting life, it's natural that I've then begun to reflect on my writing's own evolution.
Fine-tuning My Writing Focus
Category: My Writing Journey
So I Decided to Write a Cozy Mystery (Here’s Why!)
Cozy mysteries are always set in a place where people know each other, the townspeople are charismatic, and the shop owners seem to be living their dreams selling coffee, flowers, and chocolates. Every once in a while, it's nice to read about a town that pays its workers a livable wage and doesn't crush employees' souls.
Getting Back to Living (and Reading!)
I know everywhere in the world isn't so lucky right now, but I am grateful to just breathe a small sigh of relief, at least for a moment.
How My Writing Process Has Changed Over the Past Year
Life has changed over the last year, and as always, my writing process has followed suit.
Staying Motivated While Working from Home
In my paradoxical way, I somehow get more work done when I have less time to do it.
What I’ve Learned About Reading Over the Years
I've learned to care less about people's opinions of my book choices and to expand my reading world.
Why I’m Saying “No” to Resolutions this Year
Could I, for just a moment, consider the fact that maybe my career is on a positive trajectory? Perhaps my love life is in a wonderful and perfect place? Maybe I have caring and healthy relationships with people around me?
First Impressions of Full-Time Writing
With all the positives that have emerged, I'm working to make this new step successful. It's clear that I am going to have to be incredibly self-disciplined.
How Rejecting Writing Myths Helped Me Become a Full-Time Freelancer
Although I wanted to write for a living these past three decades, I pushed it away for years. I believed the myths about writing that are so pervasive.
The Countdown Begins: Finishing Up Last-Minute Writing Projects and (Still) Dehydrating Hiking Food
I am finishing up a few writing pieces before we leave this week, as well as working on last-minute preparations for our trip to Olympic National Park in Washington State.
Krista J. Iris Watson 