I have just returned from a five day writing retreat in the Rocky mountains. It occurred to me that we (writers) all enjoy escaping every day life to write. So today's question is: Where is your perfect writing retreat? Would you prefer mountain or forest cabin, or a...
So how do we know if we are an old soul or not? Let's look at the most common traits for an old soul. Firstly, they are able to relate better to older people and that their views on life are more mature - a bit before their time, so to speak. Old souls are able to...
It's National Library Week (April 13 - 19) in America - not a global celebration run simultaneously unfortunately but let's take it to our corner of the world, shall we? Libraries have changed from the 'quiet, echoing halls' of bygone days into spaces enjoyed by all...
Sequester - definition: to remove from use, or withdraw into solitude or retirement : seclude Withdrawing into our own magical world of words, is most certainly a writer's dream. Whether we imagine it to be a beach house, a woodland cabin or a study with a lock on the...
The writing life need not be a solitary one anymore. With today's technology, we have the ability to connect with other writers around the globe. Some may say it is not a 'real' connection but as with any relationship, it's what you put into it that makes the...