Writer’s block, whatever the cause, is the archenemy of a writer, his and her nemesis that came into existence the… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part XII
The Writing Manifesto: Part XI
A myth about inspiration prevalent in the creative world is that a writer needs it to write. This is a… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part XI
The Writing Manifesto: Part X
For a writer, there is either writing or the existence of a great discontent, teetering on the edge of misery.… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part X
The Writing Manifesto: Part IX
Writing isn’t reality. It’s a dream, a far-flung wish to the heavens, a beck and call from the writers of… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part IX
The Writing Manifesto: Part VIII
Writers are observers by nature. We write by paying attention to the world, taking from experience and giving back with… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part VIII
The Writing Manifesto: Part VII
As writers, we can become fixated on the recognition of our work, validation from a source outside ourselves that what… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part VII
The Writing Manifesto: Part VI
Writing is unpredictable. We don’t always know where it will begin and end, or even what the first letter will… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part VI
The Writing Manifesto: Part V
Vast waves of words flow forth through space and time to reach us, the keepers of ink and page. We… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part V
The Writing Manifesto: Part IV
There are pieces that exist within each of us, unmovable in their presence regardless of one’s desire or will for… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part IV
The Writing Manifesto: Part III
A writer’s mind is a chaotic web of knotted words, disjointed thoughts and whirling imagery that can only be untangled… Read more The Writing Manifesto: Part III