There’s something reassuring in writing down the day’s events. It’s acceptance, in a way, that certain things happened, and however you may feel about them, they aren’t going to change. When you finish an entry in your journal, the day is over. It doesn’t matter if it was a good day or a bad day… Continue reading Adventures in Journaling
Category: On Writing
The Universal Experience of Writing
Writing is such an integral part of our society that it’s hard to imagine civilizations existed without it. Writing is a tangible method of communication, one that withstands the test of time and space – writing is universal. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately as I prepare to travel. There are so many… Continue reading The Universal Experience of Writing
The Identity of a Writer
Identity is an important thing. It’s what defines how you act, how people see you – it’s who you are. So it’s important that, as writers, we identify ourselves as such. In fact, I think the first step in being a writer is being fully convinced that you are one. The great thing is that… Continue reading The Identity of a Writer
Real Writers Don’t Have Free Time
That’s a bold statement to make, isn’t it? I don’t mean it as harshly as it sounds, but I do see a bit of truth in it. Don’t worry, I’ll explain – Sometimes we get so caught up in the novelty of simply having free time that we do nothing with it. After a busy… Continue reading Real Writers Don’t Have Free Time
Train Track Thoughts
There are some moments that are just ripe with good ideas. Last night I had two of them – they were identical, except for the fact that one I took advantage of, and one I didn’t. On my way downtown, I got stopped at the railroad tracks. The train took almost five minutes to pass… Continue reading Train Track Thoughts
Pushing Through the Writer’s Block Wall
Writer’s block is often referred to as a wall – usually a brick one, just in case us writers just thought we could punch through flimsy plaster and be done with it. And often the term that is used is “breaking down” the wall of writer’s block. But the other day I decided that maybe this isn’t the… Continue reading Pushing Through the Writer’s Block Wall
Writing for Free
Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you should get paid for writing. First let me make it clear that I’m not saying you shouldn’t get paid for writing – I’m just saying that, as writers, we shouldn’t start to think that payment is why we write. As a college student, I’ve done… Continue reading Writing for Free
Blast from the Past: A Lesson in Self Esteem
I’ve been thinking a lot about reading lately, so this post is a sort of continuation of Wednesday’s post “Reading as a Writer,” except I think it’s a little more interesting…Enjoy! Most of us hate reading our old writing, but there’s something to be said about studying it and realizing where you’ve grown. Honestly, I enjoy reading… Continue reading Blast from the Past: A Lesson in Self Esteem
Reading as a Writer: Studying the Greats
I’ll admit that “reading as a writer” isn’t one of my favorite things to do. Since my reading time is as limited as it is, I prefer to read for pure enjoyment, rather than analysis. But I think that with a little practice, learning how to take in a writer’s style and studying what they’re… Continue reading Reading as a Writer: Studying the Greats
The Fight of Freelancing
It only took one day of summer for me to realize how much free time I’m going to have for the next two months, so I quickly decided to try freelancing. My first thought was to try to get a part time job – just something to fill the time and make me some extra… Continue reading The Fight of Freelancing