The more things stay the same, the more they change. What? No, I didn't accidentally write that backwards. Because the thing about growth, about learning, is that it doesn’t travel in a straight line. It often doesn’t feel like growth in the moment. It often feels circular, like repetition, like return. It can feel like … Continue reading Growth Is a Spiral: Repetition and Return in Practice
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Here Be Dragons: Outlining for Discovery Writers
If the prospect of outlining a new project make you want to run away to sea, you’re not alone. While some writers swear by extensive planning, others despise it. And some aspire to plan ahead, but find themselves uninspired by the process. The age-old split between plotters and pantsers may leave many in the latter … Continue reading Here Be Dragons: Outlining for Discovery Writers
2021 Wrap-Up and Year in Review
I warned y'all that I love my year in review posts, right? Last week I reflected on what I learned this year. This week, because I'm in holiday mode, no thoughts brain empty, I'm doing more of a round-up post. I'll share my top blog posts, my favorite books from this year, some writing and … Continue reading 2021 Wrap-Up and Year in Review