In a recent blog, I shared a range of writing tips and received this comment from Parag Shah, a creative writer: “I observe a lot, I get a lot of ideas, but I struggle with converting them into a story. I hope the challenge I'm facing inspires you to write a blog post on this topic.” So I decided to accept the challenge of addressing Parag’s challenge. As I have said before, anything can be … [Read more...] about How do you take an idea and convert it into a story?
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda and the Third Act
Yesterday I talked about writing to heal and how cathartic it can be to put down on paper the life experiences which have affected you the most. This is particularly important for those of us approaching what Jane Fonda calls the Third Act - life beyond 60. In an inspiring TED talk posted this month, the well-preserved actress says: “I have come to find that an appropriate metaphor for … [Read more...] about Jane Fonda and the Third Act
What would you write in a letter to your future self?
I doubt if she was listening, but yesterday I told Demi Moore that there’s nothing wrong with her. She may benefit from writing a letter to her future self, just to make sure she doesn’t forget how blessed she is right now. She has a successful acting career, pots of money, several gorgeous homes, three delightful daughters, a good relationship with the father of her children, and a host of … [Read more...] about What would you write in a letter to your future self?