It Takes a Village: Writing a Book
Writing a book proposal doesn’t happen in a vacuum – I’ve had lots of help along the way.
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On Building Community
Building community can require some effort, especially if you’re an introvert.
The Kindness of Strangers
Having strong community connections can be a lifesaver when you lose your partner.
Building Community Online
Though we sometimes denigrate online versus in person communities, it is possible to be part of a caring and inclusive online community.
Building a Writing Community
It can be hard to build a writing community. Online groups can help.
Review: "A Walking Life," by Antonia Malchik
You’re probably used to books about walking that address creative and spiritual transformations in those who have the privilege to walk unaccosted and unfettered in … Read more
Community-Up
Would you rely on your neighbours during a disaster like a wildfire or earthquake?
Thinking About Giving Up Social Media? Think Again.
It’s not an issue of being a ‘good’ person for giving up social media or a ‘bad’ person for using it regularly. Just as long as it’s a choice you’ve made, and not one that social media has made for you.
Transformations
Last week I posted a lot of pictures of our garden, and briefly mentioned how many changes we’ve made since moving in at the end … Read more
Are You Self-Promoting or Bragging?: Balancing Your Exterior and Interior Lives
Earlier this year, American writer Dani Shapiro published a piece at LitHub about balancing social media and writing. She recounts how she sent out a … Read more
