I’ve been reveling in the forgotten joy of picking up a manuscript I set aside some time ago. There are moments of joy found in paragraphs and chapters that excite me again as I re-read before beginning the writing process again. And there are minutes of agony over words, sentences, and paragraphs that I now […]
Month: May 2015
Third Wednesday: Gate vs. Gait
This set of sound-alike words tripped up the author in the book I read this morning. Here’s a paraphrase of the wrong use: “The old woman used her cane for emphasis as she proceeded with stately gate across the town square.” Gate – a movable framework or solid structure controlling access through a wall […]
Decluttering for Creativity – Part Two
Last week we looked at our physical work space and identified the clutter preventing us from working at our best. If you took the ideas I shared and did your own decluttering, you’re ready to move on to freeing up brain space for renewed creativity. Defining mental clutter There’s so much to pay attention […]
Decluttering for Creativity – Part One
Ahhh! The sweet, fresh, spring breeze flowing through my open windows and doors has inspired a major spring decluttering project in my home. It started with physical clutter (which is still a work in progress) but I’ve decided to extend it to writing clutter as well. What is writing clutter? Stop reading for a […]