Can’t write all the time. Gotta take time out for running.
It’s difficult to find information online about what it’s like to go to a writer’s colony. Sure, most colonies like MacDowell, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and Yaddo have their own website. And several organizations like the Alliance of Artists Communities and blogs like Mira’s List are dedicated to helping writers and artists fund […]
I’m back at The Hambidge Center, in a studio with no Internet access. (New to this blog? Check out some of the posts I’ve written about the artist’s colony.) Having no Internet access is good because it helps me focus on my book; I get so much more done when I can’t click over to […]
I’m on my way to northern Georgia for two weeks at The Hambidge Center, an artists’ colony I’ve written about a lot on this blog. Two weeks of solitude and reflection! Two weeks of connecting with other creative spirits! Two weeks of daily walks in the woods! And most importantly, two weeks of working on […]
By the time you read this, I’ll be on my way to Georgia for two weeks at a writer’s residency! More on that next week. My favorite links from this week: The world’s first airport library. Love it. From MediaBistro’s GalleyCat. Social media thug Marian Schembari offers a solid checklist for what you should include […]
Wow, busy week. Anybody else feel like they’ve got a lot on their plate? Some great links this week. A good variety, too, which makes me wonder whether I should continue to call this the Writers’ Roundup. Let’s get to it! Excellent advice from ProBlogger: Make your blog sound like a trusted friend. This is […]
The universe has a way of throwing us a lifeline when we need one. Not long after I blogged about feeling lost — and got so many encouraging comments from you all — an e-mail appeared in my inbox from The Hambidge Center. Does the name ring a bell? Hambidge is the artist’s colony where […]
Before we get to the good stuff, a little crowd-sourcing: I’m brainstorming my list of interviewees for upcoming Q&As. Who would you like to see interviewed on this blog? Any particular subjects you’d like to learn about? Now for links! A new Google tool allows you to use keywords to search for blogs. Super helpful […]
If you’ve ever thought about giving up as a writer, this Q&A is for you. Laura Munson wrote 14 books over the last 20 years, while juggling responsibilities as a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer. But not one of those books was published — until now. Laura’s a Modern Love success story. Her book, This […]
Friday means links! Author Dani Shapiro on the importance of alone time, and finding the balance between thinking about life and actually living it. Short but super post from The Mobile Lawyer about how travel inspires memory. A must-read for travel memoirists. Six steps to a prettier blog — without a designer. Awesome tips from […]