“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of giving a story to someone.” ~ Amy Tan

via ✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ The Writing Privilege — A Great Day To Be Alive

Now that’s a headline I never expected to write, but here we are. As a writer, I thought staying home and social distancing would be life as usual. But I was wrong. I’m missing the public library and the two university libraries where I do much of my research. And I’m missing the two or […]

via Writing During a Pandemic — Interesting Folks

Writing a blog isn’t as glamorous as you might think. (If you think it’s glamorous at all, that is). And I have to admit, most days I have a blank space where my post should be. I just can’t think of anything to write and it gets really frustrating. So I stare out the window, […]

via Blank Space — Bailey Dailey

I am wondering if today’s post will be Mid-week Middle-aged Musings or Wuss-out Wednesday. I guess I’ll start typing and see what happens (and by “typing,” of course I mean tapping one letter at a time with the stylus on my Tablet). This is not the illustration I was looking for, but I think it […]

via Am I Write? — Mohawk Valley Girl

As with any career path, there are pros and cons to it. Being a writer is no different. I know over the years of being on this path I have thought several times about quitting and pursuing something else… and every time I would realize that nothing makes me happier than writing and reading, so […]

via The Pros & Cons of Being a Writer — mythoughtsonwritingandreading

This is the perfect activity for lockdown. If you’ve ever dreamed about becoming a writer and want to master that writer look or you might be a fully fledged writer but don’t feel you are owning that creative look, read on. Here are 5 key looks for writers which could be easily created during lockdown: […]

via How to Dress Like a Writer – 5 Key Writer Looks. #WritersLife — Lucy Mitchell

It’s no secret I love to read. Been actually busy compiling my next reading list. I’ve come to recognize prose that’s easy on the eye, traveling swiftly from page to page. Omit needless words, comes to mind, the advice given in the classic book, Elements of Style, highly recommended to all writers. The author who […]

via Easy Writer — athingirldotcom

I love graphics and design, but I couldn’t do a drawing of a person to save my life. That’s why I am so impressed with this drawing created by my friend, YorgosKC : He worries that it’s not good enough. I say it’s amazing! I see myself in every line. Thank you my friend. Thank […]

via Portrait of the Writer — Meeka’s Mind

I can’t fault my therapist for moving from long hours for probably not the most exceptional pay for a better job. She was terrific, and she helped me through so much. I got to this point because of my mom, therapy, and undergraduate/graduate school.

via No Therapy for The Bipolar Writer — The Bipolar Writer Mental Health Blog

Have you ever suffered from writers block? Wondering how other creators seem to effortless put out creative ideas? You will be happy to know you are not alone. I have been asked how do I always find topics to write about on my blog. I decided to put together a list of tips to help […]

via Tips To OverCome Writers Block — Bournemouth Girl