Tag Archive: writerly musings

(Chicago) Black Girl in Paris

Black Girl in Paris. I don't need a book to tell me that I should visit France (especially Paris) at least once in my life. However, Youngblood's book doesn't make me want to go just now. But, right now. One way ...

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A Conversation With My Younger Self (Maybe She’ll Listen)

Popularity does not equal value – do not think of your worthiness in terms of what you don’t have or what other people are acknowledging about you. You are smarter than that. You are better. You are.

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Learning How to Write For Your Blog When You Are in a Slump

Essentially, everything is an interpretation of a theme – which is what style is all about anyway.

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How to Cheat on Your Blog

Meanwhile, my poor blog sits at home, faithfully waiting for me to bring home crabs. Or, leave her for a younger, sexier blog with a tight ass and no emotional hang ups.

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A (Short) Self-Help Guide for Creative Blocks

In your quest to become more creative or interesting or whatever – you’ve probably wasted more time on the output than the actual process

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Writing vs. Communicating {Guest Post by Carlos Miceli}

There’s poetry and romance in good writing. It’s not just about the message, it’s also about the context.

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Why Shouldn’t Your Tools Be Beautiful?

To become a better writer, you have to be willing to write badly.

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Misconceptions About Writing, Editing & Work

Writing is about creative ownership. Editing is about creative clarity.

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