Welcome to the new (old) blog!

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My Wellness & Writing blog is currently in a state of stasis as I devote my energy to other projects. 

I've so enjoyed the journey of writing, learning, and discussing these topics with you all, and I hope you feel free to poke around this archive of posts!

All my best wishes, may you be well, and happy writing to you!



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Creativity during Coronavirus

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It’s been a crazy few weeks! Like something out of a book or a board game but definitely not something we expect to ever experience in real life. And for us writers it raises the question of what does creativity during coronavirus look like? First things first- I hope everyone is staying safe and being careful out there. Wash your hands. Practice social distancing. Follow the  advice of the CDC , even if it’s not easy. Ask for help. Help others. We may be needing to distance ourselves physically but that doesn’t mean we can’t all be uniting together in the face of adversity. Let’s help each other be well! And let’s be well ourselves both physically and mentally. So amidst this global coronavirus pandemic, where does creativity fit in? Today we’re looking at why creativity during coronavirus is important, what time management looks like during uncertain times, and tips on nurturing creativity. 3 Reasons Why Creativity is Still Important during Coronavirus 1: Times like the...
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Getting Started: Ready or Not

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Sometimes we’re totally ready for a new challenge or adventure. Other times… maybe not so much. Getting Started: Ready or Not? I’ve been thinking about challenges as Nanowrimo starts off this week- I have been hemming and hawing about whether or not to sign up because no, I don’t feel ready. I’m reminded that there are times when it is best to hold off on starting, times when it’s best to bide our time, regroup, and make preparations. Times when it may be best to give up entirely if we realize we’re on the wrong path. Sometimes it’s wise to know when we just aren’t ready. But then sometimes it’s best to just go for it. Sometimes we need to step forward even when we aren’t 100% comfortable. As the great E.B White said, “A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word to paper.” Even if we aren’t completely ready, starting forward can give us clarity of focus and can help us gain momentum. It can help us overco...
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Naming Fictional Characters

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As writers we are constantly needing to come up with names for fictional characters. So what’s in a name? Does a rose by any other name really smell as sweet? Would Frodo Baggins have been the same hobbit if he had been named Kikko Killingham? What about Shannon Lilac or Dimitri Ivanov? Names have a certain role to play in a story, just like everything else. They signal certain expectations to the reader and set a certain tone to our story. Which means when we go about naming our characters we want to keep a few things in mind! Naming Fictional Characters 1. Know the Name’s Meaning Every name in our story doesn’t need to have a deep significant meaning. But it can be valuable to know the origins and meaning behind at least our major characters. We can use the meaning in thematic ways or dismiss it entirely, but it’s worth looking into! A few names and their meanings: Lucy= light Mark= warlike Mei= beautiful Peter= rock Sarah= princess Vlad= to rule 2. Fit Names to Worldbuilding Locatio...
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