Tag Archives: Writing

Write What You Know (Right, What You Know)

Posted on August 22, 2010 by anenewrites

Today, I am entering the World of Edit. Although I’ve made revisions a thousand times over-each time I opened the document-I’m now on the third pass, serious pass, of the manuscript I will turn over to my publisher. I’m learning … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Writing by an Artist

Posted on August 1, 2010 by anenewrites

I’m sharing images of artwork by my friend, Kelly O’Brien.  They hang on my wall and sit on my desktop (a real wooden desk-not my Mac) tormenting me. Double click on each image to enlarge.

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Art vs. Pain

Posted on July 31, 2010 by anenewrites

Whether one asks permission beforehand, or forgiveness afterward, the question of art and pain wants attention. Do writers—as artists—have the right to expose secrets and suffering? Does making art excuse or forgive the breach of faith? Are artists somehow a … Continue reading →

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Reading and Writing

Posted on July 23, 2010 by anenewrites

The St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park. It’s one of my favorite places. And even though the current construction has me confused and resentful, I continue to go for all the things I love about being there: the art … Continue reading →

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Anenepost 1: July 12, 2010

Posted on July 12, 2010 by anenewrites

I have always valued ceremony. Believed that some designated hour or day—say midnight on New Year’s Eve, or the morning of my birthday—might usher in a whole new me. I am embarrassed to count the decades this thinking had me. … Continue reading →

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