by Joe Bunting |
Today, I'm excited to introduce our guest, Heather Marsten. I asked Heather to write a post after she mentioned a technique she learned from her writing teacher. I'm glad she agreed because I think you'll enjoy this. Heather writes two blogs, one about healing from...
by Joe Bunting |
Submissions to Show Off: Winter Solstice are closed. Forty of you battled through your fear of failure and submitted something to the contest. That, in itself, is a huge accomplishment. You should be proud. Submitting work is no easy thing. I once submitted a story to...
by Joe Bunting |
Once a week, I turn my computer off for twenty-four hours (I wrote this yesterday). I don't check email. I don't do twitter or answer comments. It centers me, reminds me that life is more than what appears on the screen. I have an addictive personality and so I need...
by Joe Bunting |
On Saturdays, at the Write Practice, we like to do the opposite of what we've done during the week. Why? Because what do we know? We're trying to figure out this writing thing just like you are. The fact that we have a Top 10 Blog for Writers doesn't mean we know what...
by Joe Bunting |
The poet-monk, Thomas Merton, said in his New Seeds of Contemplation: If you write for God you will reach many men and bring them joy. If you write for men—you may make some money and you may give someone a little joy and you may make a noise in the world, for a...
