About this blog
Writing Craft & Practice explores the fruits of 25 years of writing in a variety of voices.
I’m a Buddhist meditator as well as a professional writer, and I see parallels between the practices of writing and of meditation. Both are related to inspiration, and to some degree these mental factors overlap.
I made this Venn diagram to help me figure out the relationships among them. Click the image to get a larger size that shows the labels clearly.
Any feedback is welcome!
Tag Archives: freelance writing
I’m moderating! Book collaboration basics at 2012 ASJA conference
As a professional freelancer, book collaboration is probably my greatest expertise. So I’m totally tickled to be moderating a panel where I can spill all my secrets at the American Society of Journalists and Authors annual writers conference next April … Continue reading
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Tagged ASJA, book collaboration, book writing, freelance writing, ghostwriting, writers conference
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What’s the “practice” of writing?
I practice yoga, and I practice meditation. And I also “practice” writing. I like this concept, because it connects skill and inspiration. I’ll begin with skill. One authority defines practice as “systematic training by multiple repetitions.” Other sources emphasize frequency, … Continue reading
Posted in buddhism, inspiration, meditation, writing
Tagged freelance writing, Natalie Goldberg, practice
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