We all know the Zone when we feel it. We write with an exquisite sense of ease or “swing,” fully absorbed in the moment, unselfconscious, highly energized, clear, spontaneous, effortless, and creative. It can be a magical, even mystical experience—as
WHAT MY CATS TEACH ME ABOUT WRITING
My cats, Frankie and Flynnie, are eight year old orange tabby brothers and certified editorial assistants. They love to hang out on my desk, reorganize papers, and suggest that I need a clearer work space by stretching out and “inadvertently”
WRITING IN 4-PART HARMONY: Thoughts on Writing, Love, and Barbershop
Last night I went to my first rehearsal with SF Soundwave, the local San Francisco affiliate of Sweet Adelines International for women’s barbershop. Two facts: * I adore the sound of close harmony, and have longed to sing barbershop since
THE WRITING DISCOMFORT DILEMMA
In my other blog, THE SOUL OF SELLING, I often write about the Selling Discomfort Dilemma—but it occurs to me that the Discomfort Dilemma shows up in almost every aspect of life, and especially for writers. I have suffered its
WRITING to RELEASE, RESTORE, AND REDEEM
Some people are shocked when I talk about using my journal to release negative thoughts and monkey mind mental chatter. “Aren’t you just reinforcing the negative when you write it down?” they ask. I don’t think so. For me, writing
2 BEST WAYS TO PRIME THE WRITING PUMP
Please join me for a Sunday afternoon workshop on Writing as a Spiritual Practice on March 30 at beautiful Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA. The blank page…the empty Word document. What to do when the creative juices aren’t flowing, and