This is the third time I read your post - you offer so much insight here, Jessica!
The writers I most wish I could emulate are Barbara Brown Taylor and Becca Stevens. They have such a natural way of sharing deep spiritual ideas, with good stories to support their thoughts.
I love your idea and agree that creativity can be enhanced by constraints. Limited word counts help me to find the essentials in my writing. I have also been trying poetry, and feel much like a novice, but the attempts then inspire other writing. At one time I also had magnetic words, but never really experimented with them. I may need to purchase a new set!
Thank you always for your helpful and motivating words.
The poetry I've read of yours (on your blog) is always lovely and thought-provoking; I can see how it would inspire you further. Many of my own stories started as poems. I think it's very natural for creative writers to embrace both prose and poetry. In fact, I think that having a poetic "bent" positively affects prose writing, regardless of whether one writes fiction or nonfiction.
This is the third time I read your post - you offer so much insight here, Jessica!
The writers I most wish I could emulate are Barbara Brown Taylor and Becca Stevens. They have such a natural way of sharing deep spiritual ideas, with good stories to support their thoughts.
I love your idea and agree that creativity can be enhanced by constraints. Limited word counts help me to find the essentials in my writing. I have also been trying poetry, and feel much like a novice, but the attempts then inspire other writing. At one time I also had magnetic words, but never really experimented with them. I may need to purchase a new set!
Thank you always for your helpful and motivating words.
Thank you so much, Karen!
The poetry I've read of yours (on your blog) is always lovely and thought-provoking; I can see how it would inspire you further. Many of my own stories started as poems. I think it's very natural for creative writers to embrace both prose and poetry. In fact, I think that having a poetic "bent" positively affects prose writing, regardless of whether one writes fiction or nonfiction.
Thank you for your positive feedback!