Collaborative Book List (Readers Can Still Add Suggestions!)

Photo by Florencia Viadana on Unsplash Recently, I created a post (which you can read here) that readers could comment on and leave suggestions for books they recommend. I wanted to compile that list for both myself and for others in case any of you are seeking new titles to read. As I mentioned in the post, I… Continue reading Collaborative Book List (Readers Can Still Add Suggestions!)

How I’ve Used Notebooks to Organize My Writing Ideas

Photo by Mike Tinnion on Unsplash At any given time, I probably have half a dozen notebooks stashed around my desk, in my purse, or on my bookshelf. I have used various styles of notebooks for practically every form of writing. When I was a kid, I would make my own "books" by putting loose leaf paper in… Continue reading How I’ve Used Notebooks to Organize My Writing Ideas

Why I No Longer Believe in Writer’s Block

Until recently, I believed in the concept of writer's block. Since I was young, I had heard people mention the artistic frustration writers get when they cannot find inspiration for their work and are subsequently unable to write. Writer's block is represented in a scene in Big Fish where Steve Buscemi's character, the poet Norther… Continue reading Why I No Longer Believe in Writer’s Block