How to Work with Transitions in Writing and Life I’ve been thinking a lot about transitions lately–whether it’s a transition between seasons, between life stages or between writing projects. I can’t say I’m great at transitions, but I’ve gotten a lot better at them over the years. How? By taking the time to slow down and consciously address what’s ending before moving into what’s beginning. Like these final days of summer as we transition into fall (at least, for those of us in the Western hemisphere). Every fall, I find myself getting a bit sad as our slower summer schedule shifts back into the busier school year. This year, I’m feeling it even more as my older son starts the college application process. Change is on the horizon, friends, and I’ve found that if I don’t address it head-on, it’ll derail me. Giving […]
How to Work with Transitions in Writing and Life
