Writing is my heroin. I am unquestionably a happier more productive human being when I write regularly. I didn’t know this about myself for a long time.…… Read more “What’s Your Drug of Choice?”
Tag: joy
Putting Yourself First
In Martha Stout’s book “The Sociopath Next Door”, she opens up her introduction with the following: “Imagine–if you can–not having a conscience, none at all, no…… Read more “Putting Yourself First”
Finding the Joy in Writing (Part 3)
Editing! I’ve lost count of the number of writers who have said they loathe the editing process. I have a feeling a lot of this dislike for…… Read more “Finding the Joy in Writing (Part 3)”
The Importance of Caring for Yourself
I am taking a break this week from my series on Finding the Joy in Writing, to talk about Self-Care. I have been reminded on more than…… Read more “The Importance of Caring for Yourself”
Finding the Joy in Writing (Part 2)
The more we learn about the craft of writing, the more paranoid we become, worried that we are not going to get the wording just right. When…… Read more “Finding the Joy in Writing (Part 2)”
Finding the Joy in Writing (Part 1)
I’m sure we’ve all heard the saying that writers love to have written, not to write. We all know people who say they are writers, talk up…… Read more “Finding the Joy in Writing (Part 1)”
It Makes a Difference
Why does it feel like such a chore to sit down and actually write? It’s that sense of dread that often leads to procrastination. What if you…… Read more “It Makes a Difference”
What’s Stopping You. . . Part 2
We are now well into September, and our routines are, if not settled, then nearly so. Do you still find you’re unable to take those small steps…… Read more “What’s Stopping You. . . Part 2”
What’s stopping you from moving forward?
It’s that time of year again: The beginning of the school year. Even if you don’t have kids in school or are not a University student yourself,…… Read more “What’s stopping you from moving forward?”
The Importance of Networking
Last weekend I attended the amazing When Words Collide Festival in Calgary and it was a great reminder of the importance of networking. Most often when we…… Read more “The Importance of Networking”