Capricorn Heart = Persistence of the goat
My second post for my Creative Catalyst series on Story Circle Network’s “Telling Herstories: The Broad View” is now up. You can access “Building a Creative Practice: Not for Wimps” by clicking here…where you’ll also see the first post, “What is Creativity Anyway?” Also, a third post will go up the first Tuesday in January.
This is one of my favorite profiles anyone wrote about me. (St. Louis Writers Guild Newsletter “The Scribe” Fall 2008). Even I learned some things about me! I joined SLWG in 2007 when I moved here, and became a member of distinction in 2008. Hey! The prez lives in the building next door and she’s…
An Heir to the Black Mountain Poets Visits Observable Readings Feb. 4 Poet Thomas Meyer, executive director of a society that published legendary Black Mountain poets such as Charles Olson, Robert Duncan, and Robert Creeley; will read from his work at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Schlafly Bottleworks on 7260 Southwest Ave….
According to the International Campaign for Tibet the Tibetan community is treating this Losar differently: Losar, the Tibetan New Year, begins on Wednesday, February 25. Usually, Losar is a joyous time for Tibetans in Tibet and those in exile around the world. This year’s celebration will be very different. ICT will stand with our Tibetan…
Susan Tweit will be with us in the Riehlife poem of the day series this Monday, April 5th. She was kind enough to announce the poem of the day series on her blog Walking Nature Home: Now, some news: It’s National Poetry Month, and author and blogger Janet Riehl of the village wisdom magazine Riehlife,…
Karim Khan, our man in Pakistan, sent me a link revealing the work of poet Afzal Shauq. I think you’ll like it. Karim in country editor for Instanlogs.
I tried to do it alone and failed, so I know that professional writers need friends and specialized knowledge if their goal is to publish and thrive. As writing coach Steve Buttry puts it, “No train, no gain.” It took me years to figure out that, like any other professionals, writers need instruction, moral support,…
I just read about creative practice on http://storycircle.typepad.com/scn/creativity/
— a very helpful article not only for new writers, but also for veteran authors who still struggle to find the discipline to make writing a consistent habit. With your permission, I will add the points you make about Creative Practice to lesson eleven of my workshop which is on writing habits.
In making the point about consistency you say: “Ink it in. Make an appointment. Write the time and place on your calendar—in pen, not pencil. You wouldn’t stand up friend, so don’t stand up your muse. If you can’t make the appointment, don’t beat yourself up; simply reschedule.”
A very good point, but I’d like to add that spontaneity is also very important. I write about that in today’s blog.
Thanks for your insights.