Shorter Sentences are Smarter Sentences
New writers often assume longer sentences signal a higher level of intelligence. They try to [...]
26 Desert Pinks
"Not to write is for many of us to die." - Ray Bradbury, Zen in [...]
Zine-Inspired Color Ideas
What young writer doesn't make their own zine (by hand with paste, staples, and scrap [...]
25 Weedy Green
This week, I was reminded of the old idioms about flowers and weeds. As I [...]
Just Write Like You Talk
Paralysis plagues many aspiring writers. People worry about sounding foolish or making grammatical mistakes. As [...]
24 Core Color Memory
This past week, my magnolia tree showed off some brilliant greens and creamy whites. I'd [...]
23 Plum Thoughts
Sometimes, when I look back at old photos of myself, I feel like I've given [...]
But First, Transitions
During the editing process, most writers reveal their mind's machinations. If a person is an [...]
Natural Colors for Garden-Inspired Website Designs
Whenever I walk in a garden, or plant seeds on the earth, I experience a [...]
22 Melon Juice
As I sliced into this week's cantaloupe, I was taken by the way the light [...]