Have you said (or thought) something like this recently? “I have plenty of ideas. I don’t need more creativity.” “Creativity isn’t the issue for me. What I need is progress.” “Creativity is actually my biggest problem. I’m always chasing whatever is shiny and new and never finishing.” If so, you...
What is at the heart of my life? How does that relate to what's at the heart of my work? I've been exploring the theme of heart here at the Writerly Play blog these past couple weeks. Like many...
Visit the Writerly Play Attic and work through a step-by-step activity to develop your courage. Never heard of the WP Attic? Learn how Writerly Play thinking strategies supercharge your...
Creativity often shows up at the intersection of various thoughts. Here are three on how heart can show up in our work … what do they spark for you? “If I create from the heart, nearly everything...
Whether you have an entire room for creative work or just a small corner, the way you feel in your space is what matters most. There’s a reason that Kindergarten classrooms have corners for...
Over the past few years, I felt like I was in writing boot camp. While I sprinted toward due dates for my two middle grade series projects, I hate to admit that I wondered ... Do I truly like...
Creativity often shows up at the intersection of various thoughts. Here are three on a sense of place … what do they spark for you? “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your...
Why is finding a rhythm in life so challenging? At the beginning of the year, many of us re-shuffle our plans to create more clarity and ease in our lives, but within weeks (if not days) we find...
Creativity often shows up at the intersection of various thoughts. Here are three on the importance of rhythm … what do they spark for you? “To live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing...
I hope you took some time off over the holidays. While you were off, I hope you took time to play. And if you're now back, I hope you'll continue to carve out space for joy-filled moments. The thing...
