Tag: writing
Breakthrough Days Make all the Slogging Worthwhile
The importance of slogging to the next breakthrough Read More …
Where Books Meet Boats: No Such Thing as “Chore”
Both sailing and writing are a lot of work, so that effort has to be satisfying all on its own. Read More …
Writing Habit: Morning is Best
The most creative mornings of all start off on the water. Read More …
Input Needed: Vote for Your Favorite Character
Which character do you want to follow into their fictional future? Vote now. Read More …
Voice: I Know It When I See It
Who is telling the story? It matters. Read More …
Boats Meet Books: The Small World of Odd Bedfellows
What can a failed marriage from long ago between a sailor and a novelist teach us about inspiration? Read More …
How To Make Waves with Fiction
Last week, I was included in the winter Arlington Author Salon; the theme was “Making Waves.” It was a creative way to link together the authors of three quite different books: a memoir about a mixed race family, a novel Read More …
3 Writing Lessons from Olympic Sailing
Sailors might be better known for swearing than writing, but lately I’ve been realizing how much my Olympic training helped me succeed as an author. Physically, the two skills couldn’t be more different; one demands constant movement, while the other Read More …
Raise a Toast to Cooperation
Inspiration, meet cooperation. Hoist a glass to celebrate! Read More …
Diving into Summer, and Everything Else Too
Morning swims are both the best way to start a day and a daily chance to dive into something completely different. Read More …
