Category Archives: Writing
Curation Corner: Quotes to inspire writers
Writer’s Digest shares this collection of 185 quotes they featured throughout 2021.
Some of my favorites…
“I wish I’d written more and worried less.” —Meg LaTorre from “Breaking In”
“Don’t live or write in a bubble. My creativity is fueled when I talk with other creative people.” —Melissa Croce from “Breaking In” [I have to work on this one. TH]
“A good twist should never leave the readers feeling tricked.” —Simon Gervais from “Twisty Business”
Challenge: Find at least one quote that can serve as bulletin board material.
Curation Corner: focusmate.com
I just finished a short Getting Our Creative Minds Back for 2022 session hosted by Jill Badonsky.
One resource she shared: focusmate.com–Where life gets done, together™
Here’s a helpful four-minute video overview from the University of Waterloo.
Highlights:
— 3 free sessions per week. No credit card required.
— clear community guidelines
— use of behavioral triggers to achieve a flow state:
Pre-commitment
Implementation intentions
Social pressure
Accountability
Specificity in task definition
If you feel mired in procrastination and self-doubt, why not give it a try?
My first appointment is this coming Friday. Will let you know how it turns out.
Reminder: No affiliate links. Just thought it might be something that might help you crank out the next best seller/mega-corporation/cinematic masterpiece.
Goodwill words: Veering from letters and notes…
There’s nothing like a friend’s birthday and Canva to inspire a quick and fun detour from putting pen to paper…
In this case, I thought I’d collage it up with photos of my friend’s ‘other beloved grandson’.
As I’ve said before, if goodwill words isn’t fun–whether it’s the writing or the embellishments–I’m probably not as inclined to stay involved.
Thanks for visiting.
A link to the gallery of notes and letters.
Goodwill words: A nod to strength and determination
Joanna [not her real name] is in her mid-20’s and has endured years of uncertainty–her doctors’ and thus, her own– about her health issues.
Combine that with ‘Pandemic Times’ and her perceived inability to live up to her own expectations at work and, well, these are not exactly prime conditions for Joanna.
A reminder: these letters are only a way to share a different avenue for writers to explore, not a ‘you should be doing what I’m doing.”
Thanks for visiting.
A link to the gallery of notes and letters.
Goodwill words: Hoping to revive her spirit
This person–let’s call her Cicely–sounded like someone whose special qualities were flagging in the face of multiple challenges.
As you can see, each letter kind of takes on a life of its own, what with varying added features. Hey, if this isn’t fun–whether it’s the writing or the embellishments–I’m probably not as inclined to stay involved.
Thanks for visiting.
A link to the gallery of notes and letters.
Goodwill words: Admiration for a hero
