Stars Can't Shine Without Darkness

From The Storm (a chapter in my memoir): The radiant, white beam of light pierces my eyes as I gaze up at the checkered ceiling. I rub my...

I mentioned in an earlier post that running is a great way to get inspired to write. I just finished my first 10k, and the ideas were...

Quotes are special to me. Reading and listening to quotes helped give me strength and courage when I was really sick. I think it is...

Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate this day of love, I want to share ten aspects of writing that fill my heart... 1.) I love being able...

We all hit writer's block at some point during the writing process. My favorite and most effective ways to clear my mind and refresh my...

START with a brainstorm overwhelm the page with thoughts outlines are helpful to organize ideas don't hesitate with your thoughts...

I love reading memoirs because they are so personal, and reading other people's stories allows me to feel connected to people who share...

I did my first character description activity in my memoir seminar today! Since memoirs are stories about our lives, they often include...

I don't know about you guys, but when I write, my best thoughts come when I am in a location that allows me to feel comfortable, relaxed,...