isn’t that the point? As writers, singers, actors, musicians—all we wanna do is share what we feel, what’s going on … More
Category: lessons
Hold Fast, Young Fellows
Last day of January! That’s exciting, I think. I’ve become resolute in my determination to maintain better writing habits, and … More
One Lego at a Time
So there’s this book called “Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life,” by Anne Lamott, and it’s fantastic. I … More
The Next Post
I’m having a heck of a time getting back into the swing of novel writing. I’ve done alright getting back … More
Work’s a Beach
“The way to be happy is to find something that requires the kind of perfection that’s impossible to achieve and spend … More
Go, Create, Write
“There’s a natural human tendency to lean on and repeat that which we do well. This is okay if we’re … More
Green Isaac Special
I’m not much of a drinker, but I discovered a brilliant concoction when I was reading Islands in the Stream by Ernest … More
The New Writer
Jon Katz over at Bedlam Farm posted an interesting article about the new world of writing. It seems like everyone these … More
The Meat and Potatoes of Stars
I came across another enlightening post by the wonderful artist Robert Genn. He’s a Canadian painter with an incredible talent … More
From the Ground Up
In keeping with my new resolution (unrelated to the New Year) to participate in the upkeep of my site more … More