I've made a decision. I've decided that Tuesday is 'any day'. There are truths about writing to be told any day. Every day. Today. Therefore, I rename my 'post dedicated to writing' TODAY'S TRUTH. I thereby release the pressure to write this blog on Tuesdays and write it when I write it. On the day… Continue reading Tuesday’s Truths Gets a New Name
Tag: On Writing
Debunking the Writer’s Block Myth
I was reading through some journals that I wrote when I was a teenager. Wow. What a jaunt down memory lane that was. I read some entries where in ALL CAPS I wrote 'I HAVE WRITER'S BLOCK! UGH!' How do you feel about writer's block? Some of the writers in the blogs I subscribe to… Continue reading Debunking the Writer’s Block Myth
To Write or Not to Write – That is the question
I was having a wonderful conversation this afternoon with a friend of mine who writes screenplays. He's written several, two of which he directed and has made into films. He pitched me two new screenplay ideas he had. Both of them were great. Different, but great. He was quite...concerned about his next step. Which script… Continue reading To Write or Not to Write – That is the question
The Importance of Mentors
In February of this year, I sent the following message out to my family, friends, and the writing peeps in my life: CREATIVE WRITING MENTORING A mentor is one who provides advice and support, watches over, and fosters progress. As your creative writing mentor, I commit to providing expert advice and gentle support… Continue reading The Importance of Mentors
VANESSA SHIELDS 