by S.F. Powell | Feb 26, 2019 | Writing Life
The theme for my blog this month has been writing productivity and inspiration. Regarding writing productivity, I discussed aspects of writer’s block. I touched on writing inspiration and the impact of the Muse. I’ve highlighted some key points. Writer’s...
by S.F. Powell | Feb 19, 2019 | Writing Life
In recent blogs on the writing life, I’ve talked about Mr./Ms. Muse leaving writers hanging, leaving writers ‘blocked.’ Well, who (or what) is this impetuous entity of motivation/inspiration, anyway? Is Muse abstract? I’d say so. While some writers have tangible...
by S.F. Powell | Feb 12, 2019 | Writing Life
The major holidays are over, and their related distraction, too, is behind you. Supposedly. Except, you, the writer, continue staring at a blank page or screen. The Muse is still on vacation: stuffed with holiday treats and bingeing on this and that and everything...
by S.F. Powell | Feb 5, 2019 | Writing Life
Writer’s block. Those that don’t know any better, consider it a myth. Forgive them, for they know not what the heck they’re talking about. The trashcan (sometimes known as File-13) can be friend or foe to writers. File-13 is friend when it’s empty of discarded printed...
by S.F. Powell | Oct 17, 2018 | Writing Life
I sometimes find myself in a bit of a quandary when it comes to genre definition. And, those writers who write one thing well? Well, I envy them. It’s not that I write so many things well (oh, no). All writers have their strengths and weaknesses, and with continued...
by S.F. Powell | Jan 25, 2018 | Writing Life
I sometimes find myself in a bit of a quandary when it comes to genre definition. And, those writers who write one thing well? Well, I envy them. It’s not that I write so many things well (oh, no). All writers have their strengths and weaknesses, and with continued...
