by Dixie Carlton | Apr 29, 2022 | Writing Inspiration
Ok I admit it – I’m insatiably curious about all kinds of things that are ooky and spooky, and a little bit weird. But – I’m still a regular normal everyday kinda person who most people think when they meet me, that I’m far too...
by Dixie Carlton | Mar 12, 2022 | Writing Inspiration
While reviewing a lot of Facebook posts lately, I have been interested in noting that the world is definitely changing. From one where people are fairly relaxed about important things in life, to where opinions are rife, videos common to portray things that are either...
by Dixie Carlton | Feb 11, 2022 | Writing Inspiration
Last week I brought an old Remington Typewriter – it’s gorgeous – circa 1920s, and clearly once used in banking so probably not one that was ever used by a legendary novelist! But I started thinking about typewriters and creativity. I...
by Dixie Carlton | Dec 6, 2021 | Writing Inspiration
The concept of Guru-dom is not about what we call ourselves but how we do what we do when we share wisdom, expertise, and stories that help others. I’ve resisted the word Guru for years. I don’t personally think of myself in that way and the...
by Dixie Carlton | Aug 22, 2021 | Writing Inspiration
Ok my hand is up – I’m guilty as charged. Just like plumbers with leaky taps and builders with doors that stick, I’m guilty of not doing my own work first. And that’s a big deal for me, because I constantly hear myself guide other writers to...
by Dixie Carlton | Jul 20, 2021 | Writing Books, Writing Inspiration
I love that old saying – how do you eat an elephant… one bite at a time! But sometimes it just feels endless doesn’t it? I mean, the very nature of this industry – writing for a living – is one that takes time to develop. It...
