17 Jul

Review of Outlining Your Novel Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises for Planning Your Best Book by K.M. Weiland As someone who has danced between the chaotic bliss of "pantsing" and the structured embrace of outlining, K.M. Weiland’s Outlining Your Novel Workbook felt like a siren call I couldn’t resist. I can't be the only writer who has stared at a blank screen, yearning for a guiding hand to untangle the web of ideas sparking in my brain. When I discovered Weiland’s approach, I was instantly intrigued. She's not just a seasoned...

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16 Jul

Finding Focus Amidst the Chaos: A Review of The Listening Path: The Creative Art of Attention I had high hopes for The Listening Path: The Creative Art of Attention by Julia Cameron, especially given how much I cherished The Artist’s Way and Vein of Gold. I’ve been practicing morning pages religiously since 1998, and I always appreciated Cameron's unique ability to tap into the creative spirit. However, as I dove into this latest offering, the experience felt a bit...

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16 Jul

Engaging Review of Ernest Hemingway on Writing When I stumbled upon Ernest Hemingway on Writing, I found myself at the intersection of admiration and curiosity. Hemingway—an epic figure in American literature whose works shine with understated brilliance—promises insight not just into his stories but into the very spirit of writing itself. As a writer who constantly wrestles with words, I was eager to hear Hemingway’s voice on the craft that consumes us all. This delightful collection serves as both a guide and a peek behind the curtain of one...

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16 Jul

The Sicilian Inheritance: A Novel by Jo Piazza – A Journey Through Time, Secrets, and Resilience As a book blogger, I’m often enchanted by titles that blend history with a modern narrative, and Jo Piazza’s The Sicilian Inheritance called out to me like a siren. The promise of a family secret entwined with a picturesque backdrop of Sicily intrigued me. After all, who doesn’t love a story that includes both mystery and a splash of romance, all while celebrating the tenacity of women? The story unfolds through Sara Marsala,...

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