Biting the Creativity Bug Instead of Waiting for it to Bite You

Biting the Creativity Bug Instead of Waiting for it to Bite You

I have written, through the years, only when the creativity bug bit me. It might be 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon or 5 o’clock Tuesday morning.  I just waited around for it to bite then I’d write. I’ve learned to bite first. I make an appointment with creativity...

Why Dedication Matters More Than Inspiration to a Writer

I first developed my love for writing on my international hunger relief trips. I wrote because I wanted the people who supported our work to be a part of the story. Mostly, my stories were about people I met along the way who inspired me because I wanted my friends in...