What my brother said . . . [video post]

https://youtu.be/7cyxtVVBwS4 Just some great words of encouragement. There were four words my brother said that really made my day, and I think they were some of the most encouraging words you could hear. They remind me that I should keep being myself and embrace the challenges that every day brings. They remind me to walk … Continue reading What my brother said . . .

Almost cried happy tears seeing those deer in the woods, in Autumn [VIDEO POST]

https://youtu.be/a8RKvUJpd9M Hope you enjoy this video. It is literally just me wandering in the woods and taking pictures. I will post some of the edited photos on 500px later in the week with a link on this blog. In college, I used to spend time with my friends in a forest preserve in Peoria, and … Continue reading Almost cried happy tears seeing those deer in the woods, in Autumn [VIDEO POST]

Writing with a Full-Time Job / Life – Taking the CHALLENGE of writing THROUGHOUT the day

In today's vlog, I respond to Vivian Reis and her tips on how to write with a full-time job / full-time life. Links are in the description to her video and all resources mentioned.

How would ______ do this? Three more questions to ask yourself when experiencing a creative block. . .

I knew I had an idea . . . I knew it was great, but where did it go? The blank screen had no answer for me, and only the sound of my cat meowing filled the air. What happened to that shiny object I was chasing? Luckily, I had an answer. This is the … Continue reading How would ______ do this? Three more questions to ask yourself when experiencing a creative block. . .