Tag Archives: ideas

Rejuvenation

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

Sometimes I just get stuck. Dead in the water. Any creativity I might have had has vamoosed. Many things help, but the one thing I can count on never to fail is a change of scene. And I don’t … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering the Joy

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

Sometimes I just get burnt out. Or stuck. Or bored. With my writing, I mean. My projects are bogged down, I don’t know how to fix problems, the original idea seems lame. Writing is not fun. Well, of course not. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Reject Yourself

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

I wrote a short story. It’s a pretty far out fantasy, not what I normally do. Okay, it’s weird. But it’s a story I had to write. Now, where can I possibly place it? I tried a couple of markets … Continue reading →

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Weeding

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

To most people, I don’t look like a hoarder. And I’m not, in general. But when it comes to my writing, well, yes, yes I am. In trying to pare down, I’ve found that my writing related hoarding boils down … Continue reading →

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A New Skill

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

I sit quietly at my desk, my mind purposely and contentedly blank. I am waiting in confidence for the next idea. This is a first for me. Normally, this office space is full of distractions. My mind jumps around. Pay that … Continue reading →

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Time Off? What’s That?

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I’d like to report that I had a relaxing, peaceful escape from writing over the Thanksgiving holiday. I’d like to, but I can’t. I did have a wonderful day, visiting friends who just moved into a beach house a couple … Continue reading →

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Are You a Hoarder?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Okay, not a regular hoarder with empty tin cans and decades old newspapers. Think of it this way: do you have pretty underwear tucked away in a drawer, waiting for that perfect romantic date to wear it? Do you have … Continue reading →