My fingers have been itching for a keyboard.  But, as I write this, my eyes feel tired.  My head droops.  I’ve been waiting for this moment all day. A moment when I can “just write.” A moment where I can lay aside the stress of school, the pressure to balance my work with my family […]

You used to have a great writing habit.  Key word being used to.  But now, perhaps because of a new school year, an unexpected move, or a diagnosis, that writing habit is out the window. Your entire schedule or somewhat flexible writing routine has vanished with a simple flip of the calendar. And that’s left […]

You love writing. You want so badly to become a well-known writer one day. You want your words to go out to the world and make an impact. Unfortunately, there is a problem. You seem unable to finish writing anything! You start your story effortlessly, but then, your motivation floats away like bubbles in the […]

Francine dreams and dreams of the characters she is going to create for the book she plans to write as soon as she has a full day to devote to writing. Alyssa stops for a moment before she rushes out the door to school and stares at the beautiful brand new journals that are just […]

It’s that time of year. The time of year students and most employees get to take one giant exhale. It’s time for a break. It’s Christmas or summer or spring break or a sabbatical, so you have extra time on your hands. What’s a young writer to do during school break? (or work!) Well, you […]