WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: People Are Talking About My Toes
By Barbara Neal Varma // It all started when I reposted a past banner photo across the top of my Facebook page (see below). The pic shows me—or at least Continue reading
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WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: The Magic Beans of Storytelling
By Barbara Neal Varma // So how do writers find their stories? By letting their stories find them. Real-life experiences are the magic beans in creative writing, giving readers something Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: All I Want for Christmas Is a Quiet Writing Time
By Barbara Neal Varma // ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Which is exactly how I like Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: The Scariest Shower Scene This Halloween
By Barbara Neal Varma // Trick or treat! Here’s the trick: Pick a thing, any thing, out of your normal routine and give it a try. The treat? Enhanced creativity. Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Ready, Set, Write!
By Barbara Neal Varma // I credit my father for teaching me the 15 Minutes Game. Eager to curb my enthusiasm for the long calls I’d have with my gal Continue reading
Home But Not Alone Virtual Write-In
Do you miss the camaraderie of coffee shop write-ins like the ones O.C. Writers hosted at Patch Coffee in Lake Forest in early 2020 B.C. (Before Coronavirus)? Then join us Continue reading