Excuses, Excuses
I’ve been reading Dorothy Brande’s Becoming a Writer as part of my weekly craft reading. In his introduction to the text, John Gardner...
(Over)Planning
I just finished The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp. I’ve been reading it since late December. It started as a way of trying to go back to...
On Failure and Forgiveness
I’ve been editing. This is the hardest part of the process for me. Through Story is a State of Mind, I’ve been cultivating a...
Starting
Where does a story start? For me, it’s always the same: a voice. I hear a line in my head, usually a first line. And it has a specific...
The Elsewhere
If anyone asked me where I write, my answer would probably be: Elsewhere. That might not be the kind of answer people are looking for. ...
Elizabeth Gilbert's TED Talk
I’m sure most creatives are familiar with Elizabeth Gilbert’s TEDTalk. It’s become my creative touchstone. It’s been liberating to think...
I don't know how I do what I do
That’s how my exploration of the writing process started over a year ago. I was preparing my application for a project that was geared at...
