Permission to create


Changing seasons and thoughts on perfectionism, introversion and writing.

Writing Prompts, Not Quite So Elementary


I can remember sitting with my peers in our little desks as we scribbled away in our journals, responding to the teacher's writing prompt of the day. Compared to learning the multiplication table, journal writing was one of the better parts of the school day. Our thoughts were our own, and teachers couldn't really put…

A day in the life…


I don't know how many times I have had writing mentors pound their (imaginary) podium with the number one advice that writer's MUST listen to. JUST WRITE, they lament endlessly. And my lazy writing soul kicks and screams in protest. I don't have anything to write about, this well is dry! Well, that is a…