"The only real access that I have to my mind is when I'm writing." – Kay Ryan
I am loath to admit it, but I haven’t been very productive since returning from the UnCon two weeks ago. That’s partly due to the settling-in process required after traveling. You know, laundry, stocking the pantry, making sure bills are paid, and so on. But like most writers I know, I’m bad about protecting my... Continue Reading →
I had the good fortune to attend the Writer Unboxed Unconference in Salem, Massachusetts, last week. WriterUnboxed.com is one of my favorite writing websites, and I think I’ve mentioned it here a time or two. WU offers daily posts on a variety of writing topics, and its 50+ contributors have a wealth of knowledge to... Continue Reading →
As a kid, I loved reading Treasure Island. I was in a fifth-grade reading group, and we worked through the novel together. We learned a lot of cool terms, including the “doldrums.” Lately, I feel like I’m stuck in that belt of windless waters, just praying for a small breeze. As I noted in last... Continue Reading →
Ruth F. Simon 