“I do not literally paint that table, but the emotion it produces upon me.” ~ Henri Matisse “I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.” ~ James A. Michener “The best and most beautiful thing in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They mustContinue reading “Writing Emotions”
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My Process is Backwards
The other day I was thinking about my writing process and I realized that I do it backwards to the conventional wisdom. When I get an idea, I sit down and begin writing. I don’t do an outline, or any research. I get my ideas down on paper and it’s only as I write thatContinue reading “My Process is Backwards”
Mind Shift from Amateur to Professional
“Turning pro is a mindset. If we are struggling with fear, self-sabotage, procrastination, self-doubt, etc., the problem is, we’re thinking like amateurs. Amateurs crap out. Amateurs let adversity defeat them. The pro thinks differently. He shows up, he does his work, he keeps on truckin’, no matter what.” ~ Steven Pressfield “Fairness is not anContinue reading “Mind Shift from Amateur to Professional”
Bridging the Gap
“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” ~ Malala Yousafzai “When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” ~ Wayne Dyer “The purpose of art is washing the dust ofContinue reading “Bridging the Gap”
Sage Woman Chronicles 