by Jocosa Wade | Jul 14, 2021 | Inspiration, Query/Synopsis, Writers life
This is no ordinary week. Of course, y’all are thinking Bastille Day, which was yesterday. So, “Vive la France.” But France has nothing to do with the extraordinariness of this week. Today is the glorious end of a chapter in my writing life. Over the weekend, I...
by Jocosa Wade | Jul 7, 2021 | Creativity, Inspiration, Query/Synopsis, Writers life, Writing tools
My mission for writing these Notes from the Toolbox was to show how important a patience & persistence mindset is to a writer’s journey, and how using that mindset to navigate the ever-changing creative process empowers personal growth and ultimately deepens our...
by Jocosa Wade | Jul 1, 2021 | Inspiration, Query/Synopsis, Revision, Writers life, Writing tools
Broadway is on its way back after what seems like forever. In preparation, many regional theatres are mounting outdoor shows this summer. I’m attending my first on Friday— the musical Once. A dear friend is the sound designer, which is why I decided to take this...
by Jocosa Wade | Jun 23, 2021 | Books, Inspiration, Recommendation, Writers life, Writing tools
During my three years of teacher training for Alexander Technique, I also learned Tai Chi. The practice nestled inside me like no other form of movement. It was as if this silent ballet-like dance powered by slow respiration, balanced relaxed postures and calm mind...
by Jocosa Wade | Jun 9, 2021 | Books, Creativity, Inspiration, Query/Synopsis, Recommendation, Revision, Writers life, Writing tools
I’m obsessed with chess. No other way to put it. My youngest son taught me to play about ten years ago. Beat him once. A fluke. Our daily competitions were fun, but I never imagined mastering the game was doable for me. When he moved to Asia my interest went with him....
by Jocosa Wade | Jun 2, 2021 | Inspiration, Query/Synopsis, Writers life, Writing tools
My fingers have been poised over the keyboard for I don’t know how long. Chest tightening, stomach flopping. I focus on the thin stream of air cooling the inside of my nostrils with the hope of encouraging the breath to expand, deepen, wash away my fear. This...
