I am a big believer in brainstorming as a warmup to writing. I encourage people to spend five to ten minutes brainstorming before they write.... Read More

I fell in love with Costa Rica in 2018 when Bob and I visited the Caribbean and Pacific coasts and many points in between.

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I certainly love and respect books and all the wonderful stories they contain. As usual…

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Often, something happens during my week, and I know exactly what I want to write my Sunday Story about. Other times, I’m not so lucky.... Read More

Have you ever sat down to write but had no idea what to write about? Every second Thursday, we solve that problem for you because... Read More

As a kid, Easter was my favorite holiday. It wasn’t just about the candy, which I loved. Gold Brick Eggs, bunny ears, the crunchy bunny... Read More

Many of us have rituals to begin and end our writing sessions. Today, we're going to talk about how and where you end your writing... Read More

I learned a new word the other day: misophonia. Merrium-Webster defines misophonia as “a condition in which one or more common sounds (such as the... Read More

No matter what class I teach or talk I give, the question always comes up, “How do I write about people in my family?” On... Read More

Yesterday, I went to the memorial service for a gentleman who had been in my Orlando writing classes years ago. His name was Al Pfeiffer,... Read More