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Using Criticism to Grow as a Writer

Using Criticism to Grow as a Writer

When we write a book (especially if we did it right) we bare our hearts in it. So when someone criticizes our work, even if it’s unfounded, it wounds a deep part of us that doesn’t have the capability of rationalizing it away or laughing it off. It hurts....
Connecting to the Source

Connecting to the Source

This is an AI-free blog. NOTE: These posts are inspired by The Artist’s Way, a 12 Step Process to recovering your creativity by Julia Cameron. You can read all about it here. Today we talk about one of my favorite sections of The Artist’s Way—Recovering a...
What’s your best opening line?

What’s your best opening line?

All writers want to open their story with a killer first line. What makes a great opening line? It’s not easy to define. Some say the best first lines must encapsulate the entire theme of the story. Other say it must establish the character, time, place, and...