One of the first rules of sewing my mom taught me was how to use a seam ripper. It seems backwards, doesn’t it? Learning how to undo a seam instead of put one in. But it has come in handy time and time again, especially when learning how to do a zipper. If you don’t […]
Do You Always Follow the Recipe?
Do you always follow the recipe? When I first learned to cook, I leaned what tools to use, how to read the recipes, and how to mix the ingredients to make something edible and tasty. Have you ever asked your mother or grandmother for a recipe only to have her say, “I don’t use a […]
Writing Alone Together
“Writing is a solitary occupation.” – Jessamyn West I don’t know much about Jessamyn West, but I think she has the author’s life right. I also think she’s got it completely wrong. The quote goes on to speak of interruptions and the need to be completely alone in order to finish the task of writing. […]
Find Your Way
Fill a room full of writers and ask them how they approach writing and you’ll get lots of different answers. Everyone has a unique way of how they write and come up with their ideas. Some may have to plot out every single detail, while others come up with it as they go. There’s no […]