Breaking the Silence…word for word
This is where all posts related to thoughts (i.e. rants, musings) go. Posts in this category can be on a specific topic or may go on a tangent (philosophical), no boundaries!
When I was in high school, I worked at Dunkin Donuts. My favorite part about working there was interacting with different people and hearing their personal stories.
I especially loved chatting with the regulars, who were like old friends stopping by to say hello. But there was one person who’s story I remember the most.
I think one of the worst assumptions to make as a writer is to think you should only read books in the genre you are writing in. That’s like deciding you can only interact with people from your hometown.
Being creative is about not having boundaries, so you shouldn’t be afraid to think let alone read outside the box. On the other hand, it’s probably not a good idea to stop reading in your genre altogether because that is ultimately what you would like to write and it can serve as the best blueprint to get you there. Continue reading “A Tale of Multiple Genres”
I know for a fact that my creative hindrances mainly stem from fear. But not the typical fears of failing and looking like an idiot in front of other people. In all honesty, I think it’s the exact opposite; the fear of success is what freezes up my creativity. Continue reading “Success = Roadblock to Creativity?”
There’s a local writing group that I’ve been attending on and off for two years. I recently went to a group workshop meeting that got me thinking about the importance of balance when being creative. Continue reading “The Balance Beam of Creativity”
The Fearless Wordsmith 