Traveling and Inspiration
I recently returned from a trip to North Carolina, and every time I get the opportunity to travel outside of my home state I feel so inspired. Let me start by explaining that I live in the shadows of the...
Tagged: Creative Writing
Poem: The Island
Wooden planks riddled the beach protruding like tombstones. A hastily made fire signal stood ready, a sentinel on the hill, stretching out into the blue expanse. I watch a ship sail into view so close I think I...
Why Writers Write
Last week’s post on the Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Other Writers made me ponder more on why writers write. I came up with a few reasons people are drawn to write in that post, and I’ve added a few:...
Danger of Comparing Yourself to Other Writers
In the writing community, I see the insecurities of writers abound. The great thing is, we’re not alone in our struggles. But I want to talk about the most dangerous pitfall writers can fall into, and that’s comparing yourself to...
Lessons from Writing Poetry
In writing, I’m constantly trying to learn new things, experiment, and push myself past limits that fear places on me. Thus enters my journey of writing flash fiction, which morphed into writing poetry. Poetry, particularly spoken word, has always inspired...
