You can jump-start your writing by starting simply, with a single word and a playful perspective. Try some of these ideas, or invent your own.
Barbara Ann Yoder
writer, editor, teacher, coach
Get inspired. Write with joy!
Writing Practice & Process
Logging Your Process
Here’s a quick and easy way to keep track of your writing. You’ll be amazed at how this simple practice, over time, can free you to accept exactly where you are.
Giving Yourself Permission to Write
Sometimes asking myself better questions is all I need to do to find my writing focus and turn my day around.
Making Space for Your Writing Seeds to Grow
Give yourself the freedom to write any way you please.
Breaking Through a So-Called “Block”
What does a writing block look like to you? If you think you have one, here are some creative ways to break through it.
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.
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.
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.