We Breathe Deep

* * * The mist seeps down the mountain in the early morning. We breathe deep, as the cold shakes sleep from our bones. In the freshness of the air, I smell my grandparents' house, lilies, bread. * * *

A little goes a long way

With a house move and renovation on the go, it has seemed lately like there is little time for creativity. Then I remembered the magic that is Lynda Barry's 4-minute diary. I spent some time over the winter practicing this every day and it has felt so good to return to it. Here's how it goes: Spend …

Lynda Barry on answering questions

What’s the difference between drawing an answer to a question and speaking the answer to a question? What does time have to do with it? — Lynda Barry 

Targets and teamwork: how to complete a daily writing challenge

I am THRILLED to be featured on the Write-Track blog, together with my writing buddy, the fabulous Christine Cochrane! Join us for a conversation about taking part in this year's NaPoWriMo, including the challenges we faced and how we supported each other along the way. Plus: CARTOONS! What keeps us going as writers? Staring alone at the blank …