Tagged: Igniting the Flame

Taking on a position with the poetry society in my state, and the importance of actively participating in keeping writing and poetry groups alive in our communities. 4

Taking on a New Challenge

I’ve recently taken on a new challenge. I’ve been part of a group called WyoPoets for a little over a year now, and I am now the vice president of the group. Let me tell you a little about WyoPoets....

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Writing Communities

Writing can be a solitary undertaking, and for years I have enjoyed that aspect. I am, after all, an introvert, so I don’t mind the quiet time to myself. And I’ve been fortunate enough to be part of a local...

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Don’t Stand in Your Own Way

Today’s tip is simple and can be applied to any creative endeavor, but first let’s identify the problem. As a creative person, the biggest obstacles you’ll have to overcome are those you throw in your own path. Let me provide...

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Authors 0

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Authors

This week, I’ve been given a special task. I get to speak to a 3rd grade class about writing. And there’s a reason this is important to me. My first memory of writing stories and feeling the joy of creating...

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Igniting the Flame

In life, some people are fortunate enough to experience divine inspiration, a calling that pulls them in a certain direction. Mine is writing. It’s been that way since I was very small, and through the years I spent a great...