When we speak of the Zone, we use words like magical, mystical, out of time and space, completely focused in the present, clear, creative, energized, spontaneous, and joyful. These words also show up when we talk about spirituality. Being in
CREATIVITY ON DEMAND: Is It Really Possible?
Can we really just sit down and call up creativity whenever we want it? I believe we can. Maybe “call up” isn’t the best phrase. Maybe “relax into” is better. When we learn to relax into the Zone—that magical place
How to Survive Book Marketing Overwhelm
Unfortunate Truth #1: We all have to market our own books, whether we publish independently or with a traditional publisher. Unfortunate Truth #2: Most of us don’t. Why? Book marketing today (translate: internet marketing) can involve a steep learning curve.
WRITING RAW V. WRITING RECONSTRUCTED
When we write fiction based on our lives, is it best to write about events when we are still emotionally raw—or after we’ve had a chance to process and integrate them? I like the “Momma Bear” solution: not too raw,
WRITING ON THE SKIDS
How often have we heard that happiness is an inside job? I believe that writing is an inside job as well. It’s whatever we make it. It can be hard, enervating, and frustrating—or inspired, uplifting, and fulfilling. Like many aspects
The Watery Writing Zone
Here’s a tip that many of you probably know already: Use water for inspiration! No, I don’t mean look at a picture of water, or even get out and look at real water. I mean get into the water—the bath,