Sophfronia’s Blog
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A blog about what I find amazing, smart, beautiful, or just plain fun.
The Magic of Debi Lilly Style
As a lifestyle artist Debi Lilly creates a magical space for her events. When people enter it they feel the potential for connection, for discovery, for love. Now, touched by this magic, I understand what it can do for the heart.
For Memoir: You Can Research Your Life
In my new "Morning Walk" video I'm at Harvard, on the banks of the Charles River, discussing how it is possible--and a wonderful thing--to research your own life. Here's how to do it, and a few things to keep in mind. If you’re reading this post via email and [...]
On Revision: A River Runs Through It
Today’s video isn’t a “how to” on revision. Let’s talk about a way to think about revision. I often find that if I know how to think or create a mindset around something, the “how” will take care of itself. So here are some thoughts toward a view of [...]
How Magnetic Is Your Writing “Why?”
Today's video continues a conversation I started yesterday when I asked, "Why do you write?" I hope you came up with an answer because now I invite you to consider this: Is your "why" strong enough, magnetic enough? Why do I ask? Watch and I'll tell you more. Oh, [...]
Question: Why Do You Write?
A new video: I said last week it is a crazy thing we do, this writing. So today I'm thinking about "Why?" On this morning's walk, during a pause in a hike in Paugussett State Park, I share why I write. What are your reasons? Would you still write [...]
Finding Your Writing Community
Today's video: Having a writing community helps ease the solitary nature of this creative path we've chosen. Here are a few suggestions for finding your own community easily and without having to go too far from home. Let me know in the comments some of the ways you've sought [...]
Prioritizing Your Writing
A new video: What do you need to do/change/arrange in your schedule so you can prioritize your writing and have, in the words of playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, "both eyes on the work"? Your Morning Walk with Sophfronia, September 16. If you're reading this post via email and don't see [...]
New Video Series: Your Morning Walk with Sophfronia
I've wanted to do a video series for a long time now. Last year my friend Debbie Phillips made a video for our Women on Fire group every day for a year! Dr. Frank A. Thomas, another dear friend, goes live on Periscope every Monday morning at 8 a.m. [...]
