Lori's Blog on Books, Writing, and Creativity
Enjoy these articles on my books, writing in general, and the even broader topic of creativity. Although most have been written by me, I invite guests to contribute, too.
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Category: Lori’s Writing
And We’re Back!
Well, I’m back. There’s no one else here behind the keyboard except me. I took a year off to re-evaluate where things are going with my writing. They were going…
7 Tips to an Enjoyable Journalling Ritual
Journalling can be healing, fun, exciting, or a drag (especially if you set up too many expectations for yourself). If you’re looking to journal, here are a few tips to…
Journalling for almost 30 Years and Counting: Now What?
I’ve been journalling for almost three decades and have just as many journals (30 of them). I travel down memory lane once in awhile, but other than that, they sit…
Passion vs. Real Life
There’s nothing more enjoyable about writing than finding out something new about yourself as you’re writing. In this case, I’m starting to question the validity behind the “follow your passion” philosophy…
The Difficulties of Writing a Poem
Several months ago, I promised to re-write a poem. I thought it would be easy. I thought it would flow from my pen the way prose can (I often start drafts…
Storytelling or Missionizing?
I idolized Jean Little in my pre-teens and early teens. Many of her books helped me understand other children. I do believe they made me a nicer person. One novel, Different…
A Little Chassé (or is It Chassis?) Into the Used Car Market
While most of my writing has focussed on the performing arts, I recently took a grand jeté and delved in to the auto industry for two articles. I went from…
Getting to Your Next Step: Advice on Dancing, Auditions & Life from the Cast of The Next Step
The September 2013 issue for Just Dance! Magazine included my article on The Next Step, a reality-style show about an elite group of competitive dancers that airs on the Family…