Sacred Texts

We all have sacred texts, whether it's a religious tome or great grandma's written recipe cards, they have value in our minds and hearts. So what do you do when things are past their usefulness? Do you keep the sentimental notes from valentines day in hopes to create a scrapebook when you have more time.Continue reading "Sacred Texts"

Sleepless nights with my muse

When my muse keeps me up at night, nagging me to write, I realize it's usually on the days I skip my workout. My needs to create and move are intertwined!

Dreamy Ideas

There is a sweet spot for creatives while dreaming. It occurs somewhere between just awke and barley asleep. Your dreams are vivid and you have a certain measure of control. This level of awareness in dreams is called lucid dreaming. Often when one is asleep, there is something in consciousness which declares that what thenContinue reading "Dreamy Ideas"

Run with it – part 2

Long story short, run toward your goals instead of away from your failure. Literally and metaphorically.

Rooted in Non-Fiction

If you remember third grade science you know most growing things have roots. When it comes to your blooming creativity it too is rooted in something. That something is your experiences, conversations, and head knowledge. The best place for more head knowledge is the non-fiction section at your bookstore, library, or computer screen. I hearContinue reading "Rooted in Non-Fiction"

Run with it – part 1

When you're rejected or betrayed, or when you fail, you have the option to wallow or to run with it. Make the decision to run with it today to reach your goals.

Knotted: Plots & Rapunzel’s Hair

I have longer hair and on occasion (more than I'd care to admit) I don't get a chance to brush it. While this isn't a great place to be for my hair, it's excellent for a story plot. No one wants to be board. No one wants to be able to guess the ending. EveryContinue reading "Knotted: Plots & Rapunzel’s Hair"

Wedding advice for life and creativity

When life happens, sometimes your creative time lessons, and that's okay. Spend that time to charge.

Be A Time Hoarder

In some ways I compare myself to a dragon. I'm fiercely protective of my own and a bit of a hoarder (you've seen my books right?). While most hording tendencies I keep a rein on I'm actually doing the opposite with time. I really like my time. It's in limited amounts and rare in myContinue reading "Be A Time Hoarder"

Writing Resources for Kid Lit

I've been writing kids stories going on four years now and I've complied a list of all my favorite resources. Things that go back to over and over again. I hope sharing will help you on your writing journey as well. Inspiration: Anything can inspire you for your next story. Watch around you for thoseContinue reading "Writing Resources for Kid Lit"

DIY Valentines Day Cards

Is it just me or is it hard to find a Valentine's Day card that says just the right thing? Maybe I'm too picky or weird. But there is no way I'm looking through dozens of cards to find the perfect one this year. So instead, I've decided to make my own card and words.Continue reading "DIY Valentines Day Cards"

So Much More Than One Story

I'd like to formally announce I will be published in the online journal Months To Years! Read The Last Bumblebee in the Winter 2018 issue for yourself HERE. I'm thrilled. Let me explain why this is such a big deal. Stay with me. One, my family inspired the idea. Two, it's the first story I'veContinue reading "So Much More Than One Story"

Finding Your People

We are all blessed with a few friends in our lives that we cannot do without at some point or another. Friends are necessary. However, writing is by default a lonely endeavor. Lonely out of necessity. You can't hold a conversation between your own head and a blank page while talking to your cubicle mate.Continue reading "Finding Your People"

Ice Cream Characters

Characters are one of the hardest parts of a story to put together, for me at least. I tend to make them all the same base and just sprinkle them with different emotional toppings. But like ice cream there are so many versions of people it's endless. So let's dig into building character a bit.Continue reading "Ice Cream Characters"

Seeking Classic Solitude

After the holiday hustle I'm looking for a little solitude and a shift back into a routine, hopefully a productive one. The issue, around my house at least, is the lack of quiet space. Space to spread out and dig into a writing project without constant interruption. While I am able to tune out aContinue reading "Seeking Classic Solitude"

Driving through Winter Doubt

In Michigan we get the worst potholes in the winter, can I get an Amen. The giant green plough trucks skim the road and at each spot the pavement is buckled it rips off the top like a scab you can't quit picking at. So slowly over the course of winter the holes get biggerContinue reading "Driving through Winter Doubt"

Speaking DIY: Introverts Revolt

  Deep breaths. Public speaking... breathe... isn't... breathe... the end of all. Or maybe it is to you. And I'd challenge you to think a bit differently. You are an expert on your DIY project. It's fun. It's helpful. You're knowledge is useful. Therefore people want to hear you talk about it. This is aContinue reading "Speaking DIY: Introverts Revolt"

From Scratch & Other Inconveniences

It's so easy to buy product off the shelves. You can easily pick up anything you need at the local super center. But this shift in premade product is newer than you may realize. Not too far in the past, in some living memories even, people made, mixed, and stitched there own goods. In 1933Continue reading "From Scratch & Other Inconveniences"

River Arts District, Asheville NC

If you have never visited Asheville, you need to, it is a beautiful place to visit! Its filled with stunning views, tasty food and awesome shops. On our trip to Asheville we decided to visit the River Arts District.  Its an area of industrial and historical buildings that run along the river that is fullContinue reading "River Arts District, Asheville NC"

Hunting Trees & Holiday DIYs

Our family went and cut our Christmas tree this past weekend. It was a blast and I recommend the tree "hunt" to anyone who hasn't tried it. Not only do Christmas tree farmers provide trees, they are compostable, sustainable, and local. Picking our tree and dragging back to the car to be loaded made myContinue reading "Hunting Trees & Holiday DIYs"

Holy Homesteading

Living a Creative Life with Hannah Deurloo, Author

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