Author Mission Statement, Creativity, The Process of Writing
Last month, we introduced you to the concept of an Author Mission Statement and explained how it can create authenticity and clarity in your journey as an author. We’re hopeful that you could create some silence in your life to reflect on the questions posed in that...
Creative Voice, Creativity, Inspiration/Motivation, The Creative Process, The Process of Writing, Writing
I asked Chanta Combs to share a bit about her experience with Around the Writer’s Table these last few months. In this week’s blog, she reflects on her internship with us and why it became so much more than a straightforward professional and educational...
Creative Voice, Creativity, Inspiration/Motivation, The Creative Process, The Process of Writing, Writing
While writing can be perplexing, intricate, and intense, it is a beautiful, enriching journey that will provide—in and of itself—the strength you need to develop your authentic voice. The world seems to measure us exclusively on our outcomes, what we produce and the...
Creative Voice, Creativity, Inspiration/Motivation, The Creative Process, Writer's Block, Writer's Fears, Writing, Writing Anxiety
As your authentic voice emerges publicly, you will experience a range of emotions and, ultimately, new sources of strength. I’ve struggled writing this week’s blog because other parts of my life have demanded all of my emotional energy recently—most notably, a...
Creativity, Inspiration/Motivation, The Creative Process, The Process of Writing, Writing
Assessing your work and acknowledging areas for growth will create new frontiers for your craft and, more importantly, an authentic existence as an author. You have been pouring your heart and soul onto the page, traveling through distant lands, exploring characters’...
Creativity, Inspiration/Motivation, The Creative Process, The Process of Writing, Writing
Emulating and mirroring other authors’ techniques will build your creative muscle and illuminate your writing process. In recent weeks, we have encouraged you to create silence and listen to your inner voice. Perhaps, this quiet introspection has led you outside your...
