I used to think the inspiration to write came from some magical lamp found on a far away mystic island only the privileged were only all...

“Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment.  Fully alive.  Fully aware.”   ~Thich Nhat Hanh I find my inspiration w...

Asking me to pick my favorite book about writing is like asking a parent to pick a favorite child (and we all know you have one). Inst...

Some of the best writing advice I’ve ever received has been to write what’s on your heart. The most truth, passion, and joy will come f...

When I first started teaching, I was most nervous about teaching writing. Six years later, writing has become one of my favorite experien...

Good Readers Make Good Writers I love to read and good books inspire me to write.  I’m currently reading “The Little Paris Book Shop” ...

I  learned something in the last few years of teaching Creative Writing. High school students didn’t think writing was fun. According to...