Monthly Archives: April 2019

Yesterday night, I felt called upon to pick up If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence an Spirit by Brenda Ueland, an old but treasured writing guide that many authors refer to with reverence. Here are some … Continue reading →

What a delight” An evening spent with a gifted writer and teacher in a lovely church with scores of devoted readers, old and young, sharing the moment with me! An evening hearing Julia Alvarez, author of the much beloved How … Continue reading →

I am not one Who must have everything; yet I must have My dreams if I must live, for they are mine. Wisdom is not one word and then another, Till words drop like dry leaves under a tree: Wisdom … Continue reading →

To help tap into our inner well of enthusiasm, to ignite our passion and ardent desire in our work, here are some sparkling gems to act upon: “You can do anything if you have enthusiasm…. Enthusiasm is the spark in … Continue reading →

“Skill comes from diligence.”    Fortune cookie saying I’m sure this happens to you from time to time: the universe sends you a gift just to give you a boost and help you keep going. That’s exactly how I felt when … Continue reading →

Once again, self-published books are in the spotlight! This time around, Writer’s Digest is sponsoring its 27th annual self-published competition: the Annual Self-Published Book Awards. A heads up: The final submission deadline is fast approaching: May 1, 2019. Here are … Continue reading →

“Your difficulties are not obstacles on the path, they are the path.”     Ezra Bayda Today, this quote from The Mindful Writer by Dinty W. Moore really jumped out at me. If only we could see any roadblocks that crop up … Continue reading →

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”   William Wordsworth Sunday, April 7, was William Wordsworth’s birthday; the beloved Romantic poet was born in 1770. I always think of him wandering among green and growing fields and flowers. Since … Continue reading →

In honor of National Poetry Month, one of my favorite poems, which makes me think of spring: Daffodils by William Wordsworth I wander’d lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once, I … Continue reading →

“Poetry is the music of the soul.”    Voltaire April showers bring May flowers, surely something joyous and uplifting to celebrate. The month of April also offers another delight: National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world. Coast to … Continue reading →