IWSG and Rest is Part of the Trellis
IWSG Many thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh, all of the IWSG, and this month’s blog hop volunteers for August 2026. […]
Healthy Writing Life
Strengths Need Trellises
This week, I found myself noticing trellises. My husband has been strengthening the grape trellis in our garden. I’m also
Kickstarter Journey: Incredible Start! Followed by Bumps in the Road…
Kickstarter Journey Update. An Incredible Start, Followed by Bumps in the Road…
Throwback to Tying for Second Place
Remembering wins can help us keep our confidence intact as writers, especially as we take those wins and grow with them to create books from smaller publications like poems.
When Words Dance: Shape Poems and Creative Strengths
Discover how a high-school shape poem and CliftonStrengths fuel author-poet Tyrean Martinson’s new collection To Speak. Plus a creative writing prompt!
Book Covers, Book recommendations, Cover Design, Healthy Writing Life, New Book Cover, Poems, Reading, Writing
Books, Landscapes, and the Worlds We Build
There’s something magical about the way stories shape our sense of place—and how places, in turn, shape the stories we
Adventure, Book Launch, Courage, Healthy Writing Life, Kickstarter, Writing, Writing Life
Two Adventures Ahead: Mongolia Mission & Poetry Book Launch
Two Adventures Ahead: Mongolia Mission and a Kickstarter Poetry Book
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3 Ways to Make Space for Creativity
As creators, we often hear about “finding time” to write, paint, build, or dream. But sometimes, what we really need
IWSG New Books and Ghost Stories
This last year has contained some busy Wednesdays, many of which I have unintentionally “ghosted” IWSG’s monthly blog hop. I
Romance Your… Writing Book Reviews
This post is one post out of a series of posts covering Writing Craft, Writing Business, and Writing Inspiration books