Jessica P. Morrell© “Writing is a highly complex act that demands the analysis and synthesis of many levels of thinking.”  ~Donald Graves When I’m editing a manuscript I can separate it in one of two categories: the projects that feel like I’m reading a coherent, publishable story and the ones that feel like I’m reading […]

   For the fifth annual Summer in Words Writing Conference until June 12 Keynote speaker is best-selling author Chelsea Cain. Inspiration, craft and information on the real business of writing.    Dates are June 15-17. Located at Hallmark Inn & Resort, Cannon Beach    Oregon. Details are here. Join us. You’ll be amazed at how […]

  Sometimes the smallest moments remind us of how fortunate we are to be writers. I’ve been thinking about this ever since I was down in Tallahassee last weekend teaching at a writing conference. My plane arrived late on Thursday night and Roberta, a member of the Tallahassee Writer’s Association, picked me up at the […]

Maurice Sendak will never be forgotten. His life and body of work are inspiration for writers everywhere. He wrote from the dark places of childhood and fears and longing. Thanks for the magic Mr. Sendak. Rest where the wild things are. Here is his obituary.  To hear his thoughts on writing in an interview with […]

Going Home €Jessica P. Morrell Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days.  ~Doug Larson Almost two years ago I went home to the small town in northern Wisconsin where I lived until I was fourteen. The occasion was my father’s 80th birthday and I found a place changed […]