Punctuation is like the percussion of prose. You may not notice it unless it’s showy, but it holds everything together.
Are you trying too hard?
Consciously or not, may of us feel that if something comes easily, it’s probably not good. That’s a flawed premise. And it gets in our way.
Writing Voice: Choice words
What’s the easiest way to give your writing voice an upgrade? Word bling!
Writing in the margins
If you’re feeling too busy to do the writing you dream of, consider embracing the magic of the small: small steps, small pieces, small practices.
Writing voice: Listening
However, if we want to grow and stretch our voices, we should tune our ears to other writer’s voices and pay attention to what we find.
To finish or not to finish?
False starts, half-written pieces, and scattered notebooks are the messy and necessary detritus of a creative life. Wisdom lies in knowing which of those projects to carry through to completion.