Try to remember the first time you understood the concept of power. Who had it? How was it used? How did it make you feel? Think about the power you have now. How do you use it? Deny it? Avoid it? How do you express it?

Power

“The measure of a man is what he does with power.” ― Plato Try to remember the first time you understood the concept of power. Who had it? How was it used? How did it make you feel? Think about the power you have now. How do you use it? Deny it? Avoid it? How do […]

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Make a quick list of everything that gets in the way of your writing. Then pull out a clean sheet of paper and begin again, with the words, “In order to write, I must . . . ”.

Obstacles to Writing

“The world of imagination in which the writer must live is constantly being invaded by the enemy, the mundane world.” —Margaret Walker Make a quick list of everything that gets in the way of your writing. Then pull out a clean sheet of paper and begin again, with the words, “In order to write, I

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San Miguel Writers' Conference

Live from San Miguel de Allende #5

Having my first experience of simultaneous translation tonight through an earpiece: Spanish to English. Tonight’s keynote speaker is Mexican novelist and journalist, feminist and activist, Brenda Lozano yes. This is how she introduced herself: “I am part of a young generation of women who fight from the trenches—in my case from culture—for freedom of expression,

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Can you make a case for a positive addiction? Have you ever replaced one addiction for another?

A Positive Addiction

“When you become addicted to what frees you instead of to what keeps you unhappy, your life changes.” — Nina Wise Can you make a case for a positive addiction, as Nina does? Have you ever replaced one addiction for another? If so, tell us about it.

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Laura in tech for the workshop

Live from San Miguel de Allende #1

Well, I’ve arrived at the San Miguel Writer’s Conference in San Miguel de Allende! I flew in Friday night and have been enjoying the company and hospitality of my old friend and host, Susan Evans, ever since. Yesterday, we wandered the cobblestoned streets, walked through the Candelaria where blocks of succulents, cacti and herbs were

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