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A few insights from a recent poetry workshop. 5

On Writing / Poetry

The Beauty of Poetry Workshops

Poetry is one of the wildest, most surprising, inspirational, life-consuming, and life-changing things I’ve ever hitched my wagon to. Every time I think I’m going to take a break from it to focus on other writing, poetry re-enters my life...

When writing becomes more than what you do and becomes part of who you are, can that hurt you more than help you? 6

On Writing

Identity: Writer

I am a passionate person, and I have discovered over the years that things I truly love or am passionate about become wrapped up in my identity. For years, I’ve described writing as not something I do, it’s who I...

Impostor Syndrome Have you ever felt unqualified to serve in a role? Have you ever thought your achievements didn't amount to much and feared someone would discover you're a fraud? This is the topic for my blog post today, and I discuss what I do when faced with that feeling. 5

On Writing

Impostor Syndrome

You’ve stumbled onto a post where I discuss what’s on my mind, and this particular topic has been swirling around my head for the past month: impostor syndrome. Perhaps you’re unfamiliar with the term, but most likely, at some point,...

A look at the correct use of some commonly misused words. 6

Editing / On Writing

Words to Write By Part 11

The Words to Write By series is a quick reference to help explain the differences between commonly misused words. In this installment of Words to Write By, I’ll review podium vs. lectern, lets vs. let’s, shined vs. shone, and through...

Reading a poem and understanding its meaning. 5

Poetry

A Conversation on Poetry

I read this beautiful book on poetry called “How to Read a Poem…and Start a Poetry Circle” by Molly Peacock. The book explores several poems. It discusses the period in which a poem was written, a little bit about the...