Pearl LorentzenOct 22, 2020Read as a writerAt bookclub recently, we decided to answer a list of discussion questions. It reminded us of an English class. Reading as a writer is a...
Pearl LorentzenSep 30, 2020Start writing somewhereAs a kid, I had a terrible time with tests, because I couldn't skip questions that didn't make sense. I struggle with the same thing when...
Pearl LorentzenSep 24, 2020Bounty as motivationBelow are some plants from my garden. Some are volunteer and some were planted, but all of them brought me joy throughout the summer. For...
Pearl LorentzenSep 17, 2020A writer's and a character's worldview are not the sameAs a writer, I find it useful to analyze some of my experiences to understand my assumptions about how the world works and what life...
Pearl LorentzenSep 10, 2020Fumble through or ask for help?Learning new skills can be difficult. As writers, we often learn new things. Whether this is research for a story or finding new ways to...
Pearl LorentzenSep 2, 2020Shared moon, unique anglesThe moon has fascinated both artists and scientists for centuries. This makes it difficult thing to write about, without falling into...