Archive For The “creativity” Category
Sleep
By scm | April 13, 2012
Sleep doesn’t come easily to me anymore. I fall asleep fine. But, if something interrupts my sleep, it’s all over. And I am finding the more I think about writing, the more I think about writing. The other night, the cat decided to jump on the bed and sit on my chest, purring loudly. Once [...]
The more we create nurturing, loving spaces for children to write, the better writers they will become. I applaud what the first grade teachers are doing at my former school. Please visit the first grade bloggers and leave a comment if you have a chance. The blogs are linked on the right of each teacher’s [...]
I tell my young writers, “Don’t focus on the product. Work through the process.” This is how we grow as writers. And, yet, this morning, I can’t seem to follow my own advice. Each Thursday, I participate in what Elizabeth calls “An Art Experience.” She offers a small group of us the chance to explore [...]
Writing
By scm | November 21, 2011
So far, I am a failure. I managed 1000 or so words for NaNoWriMo, and then decided I hated my plot. I haven’t been able to get back on track, and it’s killing me. As much as I loved the idea of writing a novel, I don’t know if I can. Or if I want [...]
Change
By scm | November 12, 2011
Playing with my creative side. That’s the excuse I use when I change the theme of my blog. It doesn’t matter though, really. This blog has lost any semblance of organization and consistency. It has become my place to collect, think, and dream. About what’s next. Downtown Writing Studio. That may be the name I [...]
People who have been reading my blog for a while must be scratching their heads. She’s turned off comments, she’s not focusing on edtech, and she’s not writing regularly. That’s all true. But I am thinking, working, and positioning myself for what’s next. After reading for months about creativity and the brain, I decided I [...]