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With every ending there is a beginning....that's what I keep telling myself as my job ends this Friday. After the holidays I intend to ...

In Chapter 3: Your Creative DNA, Twyla Tharp states that it is important to know your strengths and your weaknesses and commit to ONE.  Sh...

Yesterday we laid out Twyla Tharp's 4 Rituals for Preparation as discussed in Chapter 2 of "Creative Habit: Learn it and Use it ...

It is often said that there are only a few stories out there, a few ideas and they keep getting recycled over and over.  This is said mainly...

The sun came out briefly today in NYC.  I have never been so excited to see blue sky.  But quickly the clouds have rolled back in. As ...

November is upon us and many writers worldwide are preparing and waiting in anticipation.  Why? It has nothing to do with the US Preside...

It might be rainy and dreary in NYC, but it always fun to brighten someone's day by announcing that they are a winner!  Now, don't g...

Its Banned Books Week.  So what Picture Books have made the list?  You might be surprised. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss , banned in some U.S. ...

Has anyone ever asked you "why?" Well, just last week, while discussing a manuscript with someone, I was asked.  "Why do yo...

It is often said "Write Everyday."  However, those of us pursuing this crazy career will often admit that living up to that mantra...

Onomatopoeia. I grew up watching reruns of the 1960s Adam West Batman television where comic book style onomatopoeias such as wham! , po...

  This week Darcy Pattison is hosting  The Random Acts of Publicity 2012 focusing on Conversations about Books. The basic idea of the R...

Every year around this time I find myself truly anticipating autumn and all of the delights that come with it.  I want to sip a Pumpkin Latt...

I was recently taking inventory of my current WIPs and I had to laugh to be reminded of where the inspiration for each story came from. 1)...

Emma: So, what's your stroke? Ian: Sorry, my what? Emma: Waiter stroke actress? Waiter stroke model? Waiter stroke writer? Ian: Well...

Its almost back to school time!  Can you believe that we are already in the last few weeks of summer?  Its been a hot one for many of us aro...

Did you know that the Greeks included Poetry Competitions in the Olympics?  To celebrate, NPR is hosting the Poetry Games .  They have inv...

Alright, Writers!  Today is still Renn Week at the Write Routine, as well as Wednesday Weight In.  W e are going to change it up with a litt...

Summer is usually a time for adventure and travel.  And it is also a time of disrupted daily routine .Whether your kids are home from schoo...

Today I need to hear stories about authors who went with their gut, despite what critics said and they succeeded!   I know those stories are...