Monday, February 25, 2008
February 25th 2008 archive
Anyone who knows me knows I don’t get into politics much. I mean, I advocate for issues I feel strongly about, but as far as “rah rah” stuff–borrrring. I’d rather be writing.
But this is a fun & funky little quiz to see how closely what you believe/support aligns with the current presidential candidates (although some have come and gone). You can even do congressional race candidates from your state. All you do is choose how you feel/support certain issues and it spits out your most likely match.
My match was no shock to me…democrats all the way! (sorry, dad..and the rest of my conservative family…LOL). Waste a few minutes having some political fun (if that’s not an oxymoron…!)
Votematch.com: Find Your Political Match here
Let’s go Democrats….lol
Beth
Monday, February 25, 2008
February 25th: Creating an Environment Conducive to Writing by Gaelen Foley
If you’re a regular reader of Writer In Progress, you know I really like Gaelen’s articles for writers. I came across this one by accident, but think it’s one of the best.
One of the biggest obstacles to the creative person’s mind is the overwhelm of possibility. We’re given this stretchy, funky brain that can take something as simple as two pennies, a sleeping dog and a gallon of milk and make a story from it. We just can’t quit thinking, which in turn makes us excited, which in turn makes us scattered–focus is difficult to all but the trained & disciplined creative mind.
But focus is a pre-requisite to creating itself. While everyone’s focus is different (I can only focus on writing one piece of fiction at a time but can do three or four nonfiction pieces simultaneously), it’s still necessary. Gaelen’s article is on how to clear a space–physically, emotionally, mentally, sensorily (is that a word?!) in order to use it to create. Some basic stuff in here but some very good food-for-thought:
Creating an Environment Conducive to Writing by Gaelen Foley
Go create some space…in which to create!
Beth
It's pretty simple, really. I'm a writer who loves writing about writing, and sharing all the tricks of the trade with other writers. And when I'm not writing, I'm thinking about writing. I have a hunch you know what I mean :)