by Samantha Wallen | Jun 19, 2023 | On Writing, Writing a Book
What most people imagine when they commit to writing a book is the traditionally published book. You know, the 200-250 page thing with the glossy, artistically rendered cover that’s mass-produced. It’s distributed by a publisher—ideally one of the big five...
by Samantha Wallen | Apr 19, 2023 | On Writing
There are three touchstones that are the foundation and starting point when creating a writing practice. I choose to use the word “touchstone” rather than “steps to follow” because this isn’t a linear process you go through once and...
by Samantha Wallen | Dec 10, 2022 | On Writing, Uncategorized
Choosing to follow the soul-called writer’s path is not always easy. To write is to lay yourself bare on the page by following your desire to express something of your soul and share it with the world. It requires that you learn how to navigate the complex and...
by Samantha Wallen | Nov 15, 2022 | Guiding Writers, On Writing
Writing is a solitary act, but there are many sources of support available to you if you look for them. It’s important to orient yourself toward seeing and embracing the visible and invisible support available to you, rather than focusing on what you don’t have or...
by Samantha Wallen | Nov 13, 2022 | Guiding Writers, On Writing
“The design set in the soul has more value in the long run than any plan cooked up by one’s ego or career sanctioned by one’s culture.” —Micheal Meade, Fate & Destiny: Two Agreements of the Soul You are here for a reason. You’re not...
by Samantha Wallen | May 12, 2020 | On Writing
I lead writing groups and I participate in writing groups. They are essential to supporting life as a writer, and they are a powerful political act. A member of one of my writing groups spoke to this beautifully when she said, “Being in a writing group is an exercise...
