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.
Getting Back to Living (and Reading!)
Category: My Writing Journey
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.
Preparing for a Week of Hiking/Writing in Olympic National Park
My boyfriend and I are planning a week in Olympic National Park. I'm writing about our experiences along the way. This post is about some of our preparations for the trip.
Returning to Reading in 2020
This past month, I found myself revisiting one of my lifelong pleasures more than usual - reading. I've always loved reading, but the older I've gotten, the less time I've dedicated to it.
Krista J. Iris Watson 