by Annette | Jul 24, 2014 | The Creative Process
What does your writing space look like? Does it scream “Romance writer”? Or if your space is like mine, right now it simply screams, “Clean me.” I remember once seeing a romance writer’s home office and feeling seriously deficient. She...
by Annette | Jul 22, 2014 | The Creative Process
Creativity and writing are a process. Some days you might feel inspired, as if creativity is flowing through your veins. Other days you may feel like the only thing you can accomplish is organizing your desk. The trick is to remember that the creativity is in you and...
by Annette | Jul 17, 2014 | The Creative Process
Are you confident in your writing skills? Most writers will honestly answer that question with a resounding, “no.” Writing is a humbling experience that never fails to leave you feeling frustrated and elated at the same time. Whether you’ve never submitted your work...
by Annette | Jul 11, 2014 | The Creative Process
I’ve been reading a lot about creativity lately in an attempt to answer the question, what makes some people more “creative” than others. Personally, I don’t believe that this is genetic. I believe that environment and habits help cultivate a belief about one’s...
by Annette | Jul 8, 2014 | The Creative Process
Do you believe that some people just aren’t creative? We often talk about “right brain” people and “left brain” people. Supposedly, people tend to use one side of their brain more often than the other. Right brain folks are said to be more intuitive, thoughtful, and...
by Annette | Jul 6, 2014 | The Creative Process
One of my favorite quotes about creativity is from the esteemed Maya Angelou. She said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” It’s true and it’s one of the reasons why so many writing teachers and authors suggest writing every...
