Nearly ten years ago, I offered my first writing challenge. But, if you’re new to Writing Your Life, you might not know what a writing challenge is.
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Episode #28 – Do I “Always” Have to Brainstorm?
I am a big believer in brainstorming as a warmup to writing. I encourage people to spend five to ten minutes brainstorming before they write.... Read More
So Excited, I Could Just Spit
I fell in love with Costa Rica in 2018 when Bob and I visited the Caribbean and Pacific coasts and many points in between.
Read MoreEpisode #27 – “Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
I certainly love and respect books and all the wonderful stories they contain. As usual…
Read MoreUninspired Writing
Often, something happens during my week, and I know exactly what I want to write my Sunday Story about. Other times, I’m not so lucky.... Read More
Episode #26 – Whose Face Do You See?
Have you ever sat down to write but had no idea what to write about? Every second Thursday, we solve that problem for you because... Read More
Sunday Stories: Bunny ears, Easter egg hunts, and cloves
As a kid, Easter was my favorite holiday. It wasn’t just about the candy, which I loved. Gold Brick Eggs, bunny ears, the crunchy bunny... Read More
Episode #25 – EAE Bite #104, Stop in the Middle
Many of us have rituals to begin and end our writing sessions. Today, we're going to talk about how and where you end your writing... Read More
Sunday Stories: Misophonia
I learned a new word the other day: misophonia. Merrium-Webster defines misophonia as “a condition in which one or more common sounds (such as the... Read More
Episode #24 – Anne Lamott’s Writing Wisdom
No matter what class I teach or talk I give, the question always comes up, “How do I write about people in my family?” On... Read More