Stories are the way we make sense of the world.

Whether we are a child or an adult or somewhere in between, stories give us a safe way to interact with characters and events without ever leaving our chair.

“There are fairytale princesses and gentle dragons protecting them,” said my imagination. The wind pushed at my glasses.

What happens when you are stuck? When you’ve tried all the techniques that you’ve read about and still you do not take the next step?

This post shares

• what no one tells you

• using the wrong measuring cup

• a strategy to dig yourself out of being stuck

• moving from contemplation to action

Writing may be a solitary act, but no author succeeds alone. In this post, I share the surprising “secret” all successful writers know—the power of community. From Zoom workshops to in-person retreats, I’ve discovered how writing groups, coaches, and fellow authors not only sharpen my craft but also keep me accountable and inspired.