Getting Published
What does it take to get your work published? In today’s world the opportunities for publishing your essays, short stories and poems are more abundant
Author: Susanna Barlow
Generating Text and Free Writing
One of the many challenges facing writers is learning to generate text; source material from which to craft an essay, an article or even a
Common Mistakes to Avoid
One of the things that worries me most as a writer is making mistakes. Not the sort of mistake that is reasonable, like a typo
The Drafting Process
It is easy for new writers to assume that writing happens spontaneously. Inspiration can strike at any time and the all the writer must do is put pen
Clarity in Writing
As writers it is important to have a large vocabulary; an arsenal of words to accurately describe events, feelings, scenes and ideas. But sometimes in
5 Reasons to Create a Writing Space
When you think about the craft of writing, what are the first images that come to mind? A typewriter, a computer, a pen and pad,
Developing Your Inner Compass
What is an inner compass? It is the quiet knowing each person has inside him or herself. This knowing is a guide for living. It
Belonging to Yourself
The quest to find the place or people where we belong is as old as history. And while we often think “I’m the only one
Assertiveness
Learning to be assertive can be a great asset to anyone. Some of us are naturally direct and straightforward in our communication. These types also
Writing for Self-Discovery
It has long been known that writing can be a tool for overcoming difficulties. But writing can be a tool specifically for self discovery too.
Stand in Your Emptiness
The feeling of emptiness is one most people avoid. When we have an empty stomach we fill it full of food. In an empty room
Self-Examination
We are all a little uncomfortable with self-examination. What we find can be shocking and overwhelming. So here are the tools I use when I