Exciting News for the Writing and Creative Life!
- At September 21, 2020
- By Write in Community
- In Blog
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Exciting News for our Writing Community!
from Lucy Adkins and Becky Breed
Hello friends, we have some exciting news to share! Since the publication of our first book, Writing in Community, we have become more and more interested in all the ways we and those around us express our creative powers. Not only in writing (which is still our creativity “go-to!”) but also in painting, making music, all the traditional ways we think of creativity, and in the very way we live our lives. We use our creativity every day. To solve problems, to create more beauty in our lives. To find the right words to say to a friend who is hurting. Our creativity is vital, essential to who we are. And the good news is that we are all wildly creative, each and every one of us. Let us repeat that. We are all wildly creative, each and every one!
This belief is the underlying principle of our new book, The Fire Inside: A Companion for the Creative Life which will be published in June of 2021. It is composed of 120 essays which can be read in five to ten minutes each, so that you can enjoy the book either by 1) reading it from beginning to end as an easily-flowing “whole” or 2) as a daily “dose” of inspiration.
The subject matter revolves around an invitation to step further into the creative life, peek into the mysteries of inspiration, learn how artist/writer communities can help along the way, and begin to take steps forward in your creativity. The book is packed with stories, anecdotes, creative suggestions, and ideas. We are so pleased and excited, and can’t wait until it is released. We think you’ll like what you see.
In working with our publisher, we’ve written this book to be part of the series titled “The Essential Writing and Creativity Series.” Writing in Community is Volume One of the series, and The Fire Inside is Volume Two. Volume Three of the series, yet to be named, will be a collection of writing prompts and exercises for poets and writers of all genres, writing solo or in writing groups.
In addition, because of its inclusion in a series, we’ve redesigned the cover of Writing in Community.
And now more news! We are also re-designing our website, and changing its name to The Writing and Creative Life. We’re working with a great web designer, John Wooten, and are making the changes gradually. You can go there now at www.thewritingandcreativelife.com and take a look at our changes so far, and keep track of our updates as they appear.
Our blog will continue with a new post every month, and if you’re a subscriber, you will receive an email notification of its publication. We thank you for allowing us into your lives (and into your inboxes!) If you’re not a subscriber, we invite you to go to our website and sign up. Please know that our goal remains to provide a community for you as a creative person and to share information which will be interesting and helpful as you walk along the path. Thank you and stay tuned!
Lucy Adkins and Becky Breed
Charlene Neely
Whoo -hoo! Congratulations! I’ll be watching all these exciting happenings
Write in Community
Thank you, Charlene!
Claudia R.
Congratulations! Fantastic news about publication of your second book and a third in the works!
Write in Community
Thanks so much, Claudia. We appreciate your oh-so-kind words and your support!
Mike Stinson
A heartfelt congratulations to you both! Very happy for you!
Write in Community
Thank you so much, Mike. We appreciate it so much!
Barbara Schmitz
Great news! You two are the bee’s knees!
Write in Community
Thanks Barbara! We like being a bee’s knee! Seriously, thanks so much for your kind words and for your support.
Lynda Madison
Congratulations!! And thank you for promoting creativity in all its forms- so needed in this world!
Write in Community
Thank you, Lynda. This means a lot.
Janice Aschoff
Congratulations, very exciting!
Write in Community
Thanks so much, Janice!
Zoya Zeman
Wonderful news! Thank you for both of your books!
Write in Community
Thank you, Zoya. You are so very kind.
Jan Bretz
This is exciting! Looking forward to reading your new book in a new year!
Write in Community
Thank you, Jan. We appreciate this so much.
Kathy Jacobs
How wonderful! Thanks for sharing more of your wisdom!
Write in Community
Thank you, Kathy!
Gina Barlean
Great cover!! Can’t wait to read this!!
Write in Community
Glad you like, Gina! We are grateful to you for supporting us!
Margaret Walker
Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing this new book!
Write in Community
Thank you, Margaret! We’re excited!
Write in Community
Thank you, Margaret!
Marjorie Saiser
Makes me so happy to read your good news!
Write in Community
Thank you, Marge!
Write in Community
Thank you so much, Marge. You know, you have inspired me so much.
Kathleen Cain
Wonderful news! Can’t wait for Vol. 2
Write in Community
Thanks so much, Kathleen!
Rheeta
Congrats to both of you!…and how cool the merging of two loves; creative writing AND guiding others in full-filling their dreams (Lucy…you’re my very own “Dream Catcher!”) Go Team Lucy and Becky!
Write in Community
Thank you, Rheeta! This means a lot.
Mary K
Kudos! What wonderful news. Congratulations!
Write in Community
Thank you, Mary K. We appreciate your kind words.
Amy Kitrell
I’m so excited for you Lucy. Thanks for sharing with me!! 🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉