Barbara Ann Yoder
writer, editor, teacher, coach
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Latest Posts
Cheryl Strayed on Radical Sincerity
Anyone who is in transition, facing grief, or writing about life experiences will find comfort and affirmation in this talk by Cheryl Strayed.
Giving Yourself Time to Write
How can you make more time in your life for writing? Here’s some advice on how to get started.
Quote of the Week
“When I am in a GOOD rhythm and I have total freedom of time, my typical writing schedule is to wake up, do yoga or meditate, eat breakfast, and then WRITE!”—Elana Bell
Write about Attention
Drift off with this word “attention.” Make it a boat, step inside, and float down a river with it. What do you see? How do you feel? What kind of journey is it taking you on?
Cultivating the Creative
This is the first in a series of occasional posts, an A-to-Z guide designed to help you nurture your passion for writing. “A” stands for attention, acceptance, and abundance.
Quote of the Week
“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.”—Simone Weil
New Creative Series
On May 1 I’m launching a new series that explores creative qualities and practices you can use to nurture your passion for writing. “Cultivating the Creative” posts will offer ideas and advice on how to write with generosity, patience, and joy.
How to Free a Hummingbird
As I prepared for my AROHO presentation, a hummingbird trapped in the study broke my concentration. When I found a way to free her, I discovered my writing focus.
Quote of the Week
“All you need to do to be original is to consult deeply in yourself.”—Marilynne Robinson
Sue Austin’s Inspiring Deep Sea Art
This ten-minute video is sure to inspire you to look at your life and your art in new ways.
Interview: Elana Bell
Poet, performer, and educator Elana Bell talks about her travels in Israel and Palestine, her poetry collection Eyes, Stones, and her writing process.
Quote of the Week
“During the 2011 AROHO retreat I recognized the fear I carried with me as a woman writer … and suddenly understood that I had the power to break that spell.”—Maura MacNeil
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