It’s tricky to set realistic but still challenging expectations for writing. My habit is to expect too much of myself, …
Author: Faith Gregor
Obstacles, part 1 of 4: Not reading enough
I recently finished a four-part series of posts about what sustains my writing. Now for the ugly part: what keeps …
Balance, footsteps and grounding
I sometimes tell students “the ground loves you.” By imagining that to be the case, the body instinctively prolongs the …
“Weaving a Tale” presentation hosted by Rhode Island Historical Society
See how nonfiction can be “woven” with oral history, primary sources and research in this oral/visual presentation I recently presented …
The writing life, part 4 of 4: Focus
This attribute, like the other three, comes and goes. Today, it’s mostly gone, but I can still write about it …
The writing life, part 3 of 4: Curiosity
Curiosity gets me in trouble on a regular basis, and it can also bring pleasant surprises. Whenever I act on …
T’ai Chi: inviting and cultivating flow
In the many different styles and lineages of t’ai chi, a common theme is that of flowing movements. In my …
The writing life, part 2 of 4: Creativity
Without creativity, writing is just a chore—an endless, effortful dragging out of words, paragraphs, pages. As stated in this quote, …
The writing life, part 1 of 4: Stamina
In my lifelong work as a writer, I’ve discovered some methods to help me maintain a healthy and free-flowing channel …
Outdoor t’ai chi: making room for distractions
When I practice t’ai chi outdoors, the experience is unpredictable. That’s always good for learning something…I just never know what. …