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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. [...]
Why I Don’t Mind Being on the Road
What's the deal with travel? Why do we love it in some forms, but not others? August is a big travel month and many people are on the move, squeezing the last days out of summer vacation. I've seen Facebook photos of friends in Mexico, Florida, Scotland, Amsterdam, Iceland, Hawaii, [...]
