Finding Your Steam: Writing Alchemy as an Act of Self-Love
When I write, I feel as though I’m diving into my imagination, swimming in my subconscious, and picking out ideas to bring to the surface. It’s a form of therapy. Why do you think so many writers put themselves into their writing? They’re understanding themselves. Continue reading Finding Your Steam: Writing Alchemy as an Act of Self-Love
Natural Writer Coaching Transformation
After an unannounced hiatus, there are some changes that are going to be made over here at Natural Writer Coaching Continue reading Natural Writer Coaching Transformation
Why Consuming Diverse Media Matters
There is a diversity problem in the publishing industry, from those who work in the industry to what they choose to publish. Here’s how you can help. Continue reading Why Consuming Diverse Media Matters
Character Discussion Tarot Spread for Writers
Understanding the protagonist and antagonist can help you create a brilliant piece of work, and in this post, I’ll provide a way of using the Tarot to interview your protagonist and antagonist. Continue reading Character Discussion Tarot Spread for Writers
Writing Groups: To Join or Not to Join?
One of the most beneficial things a writer can have is feedback. For many, it’s helpful to get that feedback along the process of the writing journey. One of the best ways is with a writing group. Getting feedback on your writing at some point during the writing journey is essential, whether it’s once you have a draft, or if you work with a writing … Continue reading Writing Groups: To Join or Not to Join?
3 Act Story Structure & Tarot
You can use the 3-Act Story Structure with Tarot, or rather, you can use Tarot to determine what happens in each of your Acts. Continue reading 3 Act Story Structure & Tarot
What is a Sensitivity Reader & Why They’re Important
“I get asked by a lot of reporters and Tweeters why I’m so invested with Diversity…I really hate the word ‘diversity.’ It suggests something other, something special, it’s rare—it’s diversity! It suggests that there’s something unusual about telling stories about women or people of color, of LGBT characters on tv. I have a different word. I call it normalizing. I am making tv look the … Continue reading What is a Sensitivity Reader & Why They’re Important
Why You Need to “How” to Successfully Write
Something I really try to drive home is that you need to know why it is you’re writing. Not just why you’re writing your story, but why you’re writing in general. In fact, I can list plenty of posts where I reference how to dive into that, and why you need to find your why. When you know why you want to write something, it’s … Continue reading Why You Need to “How” to Successfully Write
Sitting with Discomfort Pt 3: Knowing Your World Through What You Consume
This is the last day of the Sitting with Discomfort series. This week has been spent focusing on white privilege and learning to be discomfort in order to learn about yourself. This series was inspired by the wonderful women from ar-tic. If you are just arriving to this series, I highly suggest that you start by checking them out. This series is my own interpretation … Continue reading Sitting with Discomfort Pt 3: Knowing Your World Through What You Consume
Sitting With Discomfort Pt 2.5: Now is the Time for Writers
You are a Writer. Times of turmoil and injustice are your times to shine. Now, let’s make sure we all create responsibly. Continue reading Sitting With Discomfort Pt 2.5: Now is the Time for Writers