This year I am taking a long tech break from social media. It is because I have noticed that social media can create distractions in our daily lives, and especially in our creative process. Our world is really loud, and it seems to me that our minds crave quiet space.

A real journey begins inside of ourselves when we realize everything we need is inside our soul, our spirit, our inner sanctuary. Whatever you choose to name it; the journey begins with looking within and examining our life.

How do you create characters? How do you make these fictional people feel real? As part of my writing series, I want to publish some resources and ideas for the creative process. Here, I will be focusing on creative ideation and character development through archetypes and journaling.

What does writing require of us?

The magic of first lines as a call to adventure.

An Open Letter to the Muse — She exists in every writer, artist, and creative. May you always find your way back to her.