Getting into some writing has cleared out the dusty recesses. There is a lot to sort out. I remind myself to stay disciplined and prioritize. Keeping the path — especially the next step — clear is one way to maintain crispy clarity as you scratch away. Watch yourself.

At times, ideas for projects will flood your brain. Unexpectedly, they will jump out at you, trying to gain attention. They must immediately be set aside, or they will clog your thinking as you dream about playing with the shiny new toy. Don’t say to yourself, “I’ll do it later.” and hope you will remember. It will turn to …

Have you always thought you would like to write books, poetry, or maybe a memoir, a text on your hobby or area of expertise? Have you done that yet?

Isn’t it hard to take that deep breath and dive in? Took me forever. There are times when you can just get to it, and others where your progress stumbles all over the place. I can tell you that once you get going, quickly or slowly, you will experience one of life’s joys. You get to create …

I am now aware that the job of a writer involves far more that polishing that final draft of a novel or fine-tuning the rhythm of a series of poems. Between writing binges, almost daily, I come across new ideas, demands, and experts. Some are valuable, others a total waste. In-your-face media suggests, convinces, urges you to follow all manner of systems to become successful.

Don’t feel overwhelmed …

Just recently, my passion to write returned. I had been avoiding pen and paper. Screen and keyboard too. The ideas for books, articles, and comment had become slovenly when it came to revealing themselves. One morning, I realized that something had driven them out of hiding. Yeeha! Now to get on with it. Such a relief. Like recovering from an illness.

Have you ever …