Deliberate Creativity

Schedule Doubt

I launched into NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) guns ablazin' on November 1st.  Even though I hadn't fully cast my characters or outlined the plot, I t... Read More...

Get Ready to Write a Novel

I promised myself I'd start a novel on my birthday. I just feel like there's too much else to do, and well, maybe I'll get started soon. That promised start-dat... Read More...

illness & the inner voice

"You're fine. Work for awhile, and you'll feel better." "It's just a cold. Don't be such a baby." "OMG, sleep enough?" "Lazy much?" "How are you ever g... Read More...

The Hero’s Journey

You've probably heard of the hero's journey (Joseph Campbell).  It is the process we all go through when facing change, and the blueprint of nearly every movie ... Read More...