by Denise Vega | February 18, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
I’m not sure what my deal is, but I seem to have this propensity to write two stories in one. I’ve done it with two novels—Rock On and my current w-i-p—and now I’ve done it with a picture book manuscript. With the novels, both my critique...
by Denise Vega | February 11, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker Anybody besides me finding incredible power in that statement? Holy moly. Writer Power! Here’s where I see our power: Writing the best story...
by Denise Vega | February 4, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
I’m in love with brainstorming. Especially with other peeps. For me, it’s often the brilliance of brainstorming that gets me back on my creativity track. I had two experiences of the brilliance of brainstorming yesterday—I feel so lucky! Group Genius...
by Denise Vega | January 28, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
“The only time you can actually grow is when you are outside your comfort zone.” ! T. Harv Eker I don’t like to be uncomfortable. I don’t know anyone who does. But I’ve discovered that discomfort is not only where the growth is,...
by Denise Vega | January 21, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
I’m not a hoarder but I keep things. I keep things because I think I may need them or because I don’t want to be wasteful or because someone gave it to me and I feel guilty parting with it. Home Clutter Like the cool container that held my Teavana mug (see...
by Denise Vega | January 14, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
I just finished participating and teaching in the very first residency for the Regis University Mile High MFA in Creative Writing. It was AMAZING and here’s why.The students had morning workshops and then in the afternoon there were craft sessions, social hour,...
