by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 31, 2019 | Dear Writer
There’s nothing like an airport to give you space to reflect on life and time and your place in it. One of my favorite moments is just before boarding a plane. I’m writing this post from gate 137 at Tocumen airport in Panama, surrounded by fellow travelers....
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 22, 2019 | Dear Writer
I just read Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. What does it mean to steal as an artist? We are all standing on the shoulders of giants. The writers who came before us trailblazed their way to the heart of humanity and have become part of our culture. Stealing from...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 6, 2019 | Dear Writer
Writing a story is like falling in love. And just like in a real relationship, things can get stale and boring. You might even end up in bed with another story idea. My article “Courting Your Story” was published in The Writing Cooperative this week. In...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 4, 2019 | Dear Writer
Hey Writers, Do you listen to podcasts? How about podcasts about writing? I love listening to podcasts to learn more about writing and publishing during my downtime. I put them on while I do laundry or wash the dishes. They’re especially useful when I’m in...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 3, 2019 | Dear Writer
Be content with sucking. You can’t get to your good writing until you get through the bad writing first. You have to make mistakes, crystalize your voice, and implement feedback from people you trust. Embrace the process. There is no such thing as failure when...
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