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The Value of Dreams in a Numbers-Driven World
Let's hear it for the dreamers, the artists, the creators, and the innovators. Those who fight to leave their fingerprints on the world. #createyourlife
How to Lead an Inspired, Creative Life
Some days, creativity can feel like an elusive creature always ducking out of our reach. And some days, we are just too burned out by reality to pursue any creative endeavour.
The Write Life – Staying True to Your Craft
I've been hooked on TED talks by writers and creators lately. It was this particular one [Success, Failure and the Drive to Keep Creating] given by Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love that got me started. I come back to this speech every time I need a pick-me-up while lost in the wilderness of creation… Continue reading The Write Life – Staying True to Your Craft
A Single Girl’s Guide to Being Happy this Valentine’s Day
It's Valentine's Day this weekend. Which means a weekend of enduring the sight of couples wearing cheesy coordinated outfits and men presenting stuffed teddy bears to girls, as well as the barrage of commemorative photos on social media. #truelove4eva Funny how it's been years since this occasion was first given so much commercial value, and… Continue reading A Single Girl’s Guide to Being Happy this Valentine’s Day
mid-Jan – should we be worried now?!
Mid-month. Two weeks into January, and things are taking shape. Still too early to tell what that will finally settle into. Still too early to be hopeful. So baby steps. We'll get there. Meanwhile on the writing front, I'm still plodding my way through Before I Remember You, and it is NOT PRETTY. Typically, I… Continue reading mid-Jan – should we be worried now?!
post-christmas state
Now that the December madness is over, bring on 2016!
“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars.”
Late to the game, but thank you for this incredible book, John Green. #TheFaultInOurStars
It’s novel writing time!
So it's National Novel Writing Month, and I'm quaking in my shoes staring at that blank page. #nanowrimo
Writing Inspiration for the Week
For when you lose steam: For when you feel like giving up: from lipstickandlacquer.blogspot.com For when the ideas stop coming: For when you lose sight of your goal: For when you need a no-nonsense reminder of why you write: Here’s the thing about being a writer, or a musician, or an artist, or any sort… Continue reading Writing Inspiration for the Week
the writes of passage 