Category: Writing Life

  • Thanks to ORWA!

    A big THANK YOU is due to all the writers at Ottawa RWA. I had a wonderful time teaching at that chapter this past Sunday – plus we had some great conversations at lunch and dinner. Thank you all for your hospitality and your attention, and for the invitation in the first place. It was…

  • TAW Check-In

    I kind of fell off the wagon, in terms of making weekly posts about progress on The Artist’s Way. I’ve still been doing my pages – missed a few artist dates – and am still finding great value in this trip through the program. I have found it funny how my experiences have synchronized with…

  • TAW #6 Weekly Check-In

    Last week was the chapter on money for me in TAW, and I have to admit that JC loses her grip on me a little bit with this chapter. I do believe that one should follow one’s bliss, and I do believe that happiness and satisfaction come from making that choice. I also believe that…

  • TAW #5 Weekly Check-In

    Wow. I had a great week last week with THE ARTIST’S WAY. I found the sweet spot again, that balance point between writing and living that lets me write easily each day. The morning pages are a big big part of that. I love how they clear out the cobwebs and leave room for story…

  • TAW Week #4 Check-In

    How did you do last week? Last week was media deprivation week for me. This is always tough, although it works. I’ve done TAW enough times that I can eliminate radio, television and newspapers from my life for a week without having a fit. It’s the first day that hurts, then it’s easy. I got…