Behold Hope: A Writer’s Journey to Joy

Behold Hope: A Writer’s Journey to Joy

“This is just what I was hoping for!” It’s my favorite refrain from writers who I enjoy working with as a book coach, writing coach, and editor.  This deep desire to see their words come into being may date back decades or may be a fresh endeavor. Either way, joy...
Alert for Betweens

Alert for Betweens

  Between This line And the next My thoughts burst forth Like fireworks Shimmering against The dark.   Between This line And the next I may have strolled around the block Or down the lane. I may have stopped and chatted with a friend Over a cup of Earl Grey...
Remnants

Remnants

  Rivulets steam and stream Salty, hot, Under this thick non-woven Breathing face mask, Meant to keep out A million miniscule molecules Of ash, one remnant of That rant of fire That leapt the canyons and dry ridges, In one pyrocumulus moment Then consumed,...
Edit Two

Edit Two

The final round Of editing Feels like That sprint When your lungs burn And your legs wobble And you can see the finish line, But are gasping for hope and energy.   To undo What took so long to do Seems counterproductive.   In fact, Such editing Adds a patina...

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