Breaking Free: Embracing Imperfection and Unleashing Your Creative Genius
Let's get real: perfection is nothing more than a mirage shimmering in the distance. No matter how much we strive for it, we'll forever be chasing an unattainable dream.
A Mindful Approach to Writing for Children
When it comes to writing for children, writers can sometimes find themselves stuck when trying to tap into the "child mind." They often wonder what to write to engage a young audience and how to effectively adopt their perspective. However, the truth is that if you are writing for children, you have never truly forgotten the child experience.
The Theta Brain for Peak Writing Performance: Capturing Your Dreams…Literally
Every person, no matter how old they are, has had that "aha" moment before dozing off. It’s a clear moment in our daily lives when the brain disengages from the rigorous flow of busy activity and routine. When the prefrontal cortex slows down (an area of the brain which includes areas of logic and reason). This is a time when the brain makes space for ideas to flow without judgment, intuition takes over, and creative sparks fly. This is the Theta brainwave state.
Get Comfortable with Solitude: Advice for Writers
As writers, I guess you could say that we’re idea people. However, the distractions of everyday life can easily bog us down. But we’ve got to show up and kick those distractions in the butt. And a key way to do just that is by getting comfortable with solitude.
How Studying Theater Improved My Writing
As a children's author, it's crucial for me to develop characters that are interesting, engaging, and relatable to young readers. Drawing on skills learned in the theater helps me infuse an atmosphere of fun and play into the process - another essential quality for children’s stories.
Meditation for Writers and How it Impacts the Brain
Meditation has transformed my life on every level, from my personal to my professional life. As writers, creativity is inherent in our work. We need our brain's cognitive functions to work effectively to do our job well. This is where meditation has helped me tremendously, as without it, I would honestly lose my mind when striving to come up with story after story.
Life Lessons We Can Learn from Kids to Become Better Adults
One of the biggest pieces of advice I can give to aspiring authors is that your work has to be something you love because you'll be working at it pretty much all of the time. Fortunately, I love what I do because I learn something new about it every day, which keeps things interesting. And my biggest teachers are the kids.
The Chakras and How They Influenced the Names of My Characters
Did you know that the characters in my ‘Mula and the Fly’ children’s series were named after the chakras? Chakras (or “wheels of energy”) are points within the body that go from the base of the spine to the crown of the head.
Ayurvedic Strategies to Kickstart Your Writing Routine
As writers, we know that there's no "one size fits all" approach to getting the job done. There’s just the idea in our head and the blank page in front of us. However, over the centuries, various tools and techniques have been developed, tested, and refined by writers who have experimented with what works and what doesn't.