Monthly Archives: January 2019

Empathy: “The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another of either the past or the present.” Also, “mental entrance into the feeling or spirit of a person or … Continue reading →

Earth Prayer “Grandfather, Great Spirit, once more behold me on earth and lean to hear my feeble voice. You lived first, and you are older than all need, older than all prayer. All things belong to you — the two-legged, … Continue reading →

Have a fresh, exciting story that’s longer than a flash fiction piece, but shorter than a long short story? A story that weighs in at 1,500 words or less? If so, then you might want to kick off the new … Continue reading →

As we launch 2019, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the power of books, so I’m excited to share these inspired thoughts by Ben Watson, a senior editor at Chelsea Green Publishing, a vibrant Vermont-based indie publisher focusing on … Continue reading →

As we enter a New Year, fresh with opportunities, here are some writerly reflections on this moment in time to inspire and encourage us: “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on … Continue reading →