“I’m not a real writer.” “Who would read what I have to write?” “If I tell the truth about my life, it will hurt my parents, my brother, my kids….” “I don’t have time to write.” Over the years, I have met so many people who want to write, who wish they could write, who […]
If you’re following this blog, there must be a part of you that wants to write, or wants to write more. It’s hard to go from a wish to a new reality, but it is possible. Several years ago, I had not only a full-time teaching job, but also a houseful of kids (my twins were […]
This year — as I’ve mentioned — I have pledged to post once a week. This week I’m cheating and reposting blogger Vanessa Shields‘s interview of moi. (Click on her name to go there.) Vanessa is a lot like me, mom, writer, writing coach — and super enthusiastic (!!!!). Thank you, Vanessa — I think you are […]
May is turning out to be my month for focusing on wellness (or, focusing on reporting to you on my wellness obsessions). And, yes, this really does have everything to do with your writing. (Just stick with me, and you’ll see.) Because I keep a journal, I know that for an embarrassing number of years […]