Monthly Archives: January 2025

“There is a limited number of plots (some say seven, some say twelve, some say thirty). There is no limit to the number of stories. Everybody in the world has their story, and every meeting of one with another begins … Continue reading →

“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”   E. L. Doctorow Here’s what Dinty W. Moore, author of The Mindful Writer, … Continue reading →

January The days are short,  The sun a spark Hung thin between The dark and dark. Fat snowy footsteps Track the floor, And parkas pile up Near the door. The river is A frozen place Held still beneath The tree’s … Continue reading →

“One may go a long way after one is tired.”   French Proverb How true many athletes and peak performers have found this to be! And yet how often many of us forget it when a bit of fatigue bubbles up. … Continue reading →

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year.” Ralph Waldo Emerson As we enter a New Year fresh with opportunities, may these writerly reflections inspire us and spur us to new heights: “Hope … Continue reading →