2023-06-06 04:00
Dear Perfectionist Writer,In my post “Dear Stuck Writer,” I discussed how people could say you’re blocked because you’re not willing to embrace imperfect art and how… Read More
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Write with Fey is a blog for writers and authors, offering tips about writing, marketing, and so much more.
When I say "Write with Fey" not only do I mean to write with me, but to write with fey. What is fey? MAGIC! Writing is magical. We need to embrace that magic and infuse it into our beings, into our stories. Put your life, your world, your happiness, your sadness, your anger, your memories, your EVERYTHING into your stories. Your sweat, your blood, your tears, your hopes and dreams.
2023-05-02 04:00
My mom and meBelow is a letter I wrote to my mom for a project called Dear Mom that was turned into a book with limited availability and a play for a short time. I wrote it in 2014.Dear Mom… Read More
2023-04-30 04:00
Napping has been proven to have many benefits, from relieving stress to improving test scores in students. By taking 20 to 30-minute naps in the middle of serious studying, students were abl… Read More
2023-04-29 04:00
Many writers start writing at a young age, but not every writer does. Some may start in college. Others may start after they’ve settled down with a family. Still, there are many writer… Read More
2023-04-28 04:00
You don’t need love to be a writer...and by that, I mean you don’t need to have ever loved or been loved back by a significant other, by someone special, to write about love. You… Read More
2023-04-27 04:00
NOTE: I fell behind with visiting blogs and returning comments the past two weeks because I was having a really hard time with my grief after losing my mom last month, but yesterday I caught… Read More
2023-04-26 04:00
This is probably a technique that will make many people groan, but in my rock bottom period, I decided it was the perfect time to create a vision board to help me visualize what I wanted int… Read More
2023-04-25 04:00
What is a HappyLight®? It is a therapy lamp that emits full spectrum (natural) light to mimic sunlight, which is used to increase one’s mood, energy, and focus, especially in the w… Read More
2023-04-24 04:00
When I get stressed or am too busy with marketing my books, editing, or doing one of the many authorly things I have to do, I can neglect myself by not drinking much water, skipping breakfas… Read More
2023-04-22 04:00
We all want to be supported by our family and
friends. It’s only natural. But that doesn’t always happen. Many writers (and
artists in general) don’t receive support from t… Read More
2023-04-21 04:00
Daily affirmations are a way to train yourself in thinking positive thoughts, not negative thoughts. When you have depression, it is as easy as breathing to think cruel things about yourself… Read More
2023-04-20 04:00
At a certain point, I found myself lying in bed each night, with the light off, scrolling through my Facebook feed, watching cute and funny videos of cats and dogs and other cuddly animals f… Read More
2023-04-19 04:00
Pantsing, sorry to say, can slow your progress if you don’t know what to write next, and it can surely be a reason for writer’s block. You have to know what you need to write nex… Read More
2023-04-18 04:00
Sure, having an office and/or desk can make you feel like a writer, but you don’t need one to be a writer or to write. In my old apartment, my desk, which I bought for a few bucks at a… Read More
2023-04-17 04:00
Mothers nurture. The biggest nurturer of them all is Mother Nature.Nature is healing.Sunlight is good for vitamin D. Fresh air is cleansing. Plants, flowers, and trees are not only beautiful… Read More
2023-04-15 04:00
There have been many writers who were poor or struggling financially due to job loss, disability, or being a single parent who went on to finish writing their books. They also published thei… Read More
2023-04-14 04:00
Usually when we imagine writers at work, we see them plucking away at a laptop in a coffee shop or in a dusty room or at their kitchen table, deep in their story. But owning or using a lapto… Read More
2023-04-13 04:00
I fully believe in natural remedies and techniques to treat colds, simple illnesses, and stress relief (in combination with modern medicine and therapy).For stress, there is so much you can… Read More
2023-04-12 04:00
Gratitude Journal:August 2013, in the middle of a bout of depression, I posted three gratitudes a day on my Facebook profile. I did this every day for three weeks. This challenge helped me t… Read More
2023-04-11 04:00
I’m sure you have heard about best-selling authors and authors of classics who had difficult childhoods of abuse and poverty and about every sadness imaginable. You’ve probably a… Read More
2023-04-10 04:00
When I was thirteen, we lost our home to foreclosure. I still remember getting the news when I came home, packing up my belongings in plastic grocery bags, and running up the moving truck ra… Read More
2023-04-08 04:00
Do you fear you’re not a great writer or will never be one because you’re not a good speller or don’t know extravagant words? Never fear! You don’t need to have won t… Read More
2023-04-07 04:00
Feng Shui originated in China and is a system of laws regarding arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy forces (in a room/house/office) that harmonizes individuals with… Read More
2023-04-06 04:00
Happiness JarAnother technique I did for a couple of years in a row to help me focus on the good was a Happiness Jar. I found out about this on Facebook around 2010. A Happiness Jar is a jar… Read More
2023-04-05 04:00
Don’t misunderstand that to be a jab at educated people, individuals with degrees, or education itself. Education is a wonderful thing and should never be taken for granted. I am grate… Read More
2023-04-04 04:00
Many writers just starting out with a story idea and a dream yearn for a coach/mentor whom they can go to whenever they have questions. Not everyone gets this opportunity, however. I didn&rs&hell…Read More
2023-04-03 04:00
With a manageable weekly goal, you’ll be able to strive toward a specific page/word count by the end of that week. The key, though, is to set a realistic goal. Many writers beat themse… Read More
2023-04-01 04:00
I planned to participate in this year’s A to Z challenge before my mom passed away last month. I’ve had the posts scheduled since the beginning of the year. Maybe even end of las… Read More
2023-03-21 04:00
How To Cleanse Your Writing SpaceDrive away the negative energies in your writing room, work area, office space, bedroom, studio apartment, or wherever you write. As a matter of fact, I woul… Read More
2023-03-07 05:00
NOTE: My mom passed away on Friday, March 3rd around 2:22 am. I want to thank everyone who prayed for her and thought about her during the one year and two months she fought lung cancer. My… Read More
2023-02-28 05:42
Dear Undiscovered Writer,Many writers are insecure about being unknown and not having the traction that they desire.This is the case for countless writers. Not only are there countless autho… Read More
2023-02-07 05:00
In her wonderful book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, which I discussed last year on my blog, Elizabeth Gilbert tells us that handling our personal frustrations as artists is the mos… Read More
2023-02-07 05:00
Last year, members of the bookstagram community on Instagram created posts to share their romance reading journeys. I loved the posts and had fun checking out other readers’ romance jo… Read More
2023-01-31 05:00
Sometimes, we have too much going on and we’re stressed from life. During those times, it’s absolutely okay to not write.I’ll say it again. Slower.It. Is. Okay. Not. To. Wr… Read More
2023-01-24 05:00
A common problem that so many people have is prioritizing their responsibilities incorrectly. I used to have this problem. In Sylvia Brown’s book Soul’s Perfection, she suggests… Read More
2023-01-17 05:00
If you make daily/weekly/monthly to-do lists, consider tossing out the TO-DO list and replacing it with a DON’T-DO list, because, honestly, we need more reminders not to do certain thi… Read More
2023-01-03 05:00
This is Avrianna Heavenborn:Artwork by Loni TownsendAvrianna Heavenborn was featured in my short story Ghost of Death.Review for Ghost of Death:“Avrianna is an intriguing character, no… Read More
2022-12-06 05:00
Another blogging year has come to a close for me. I will be back January 2023 to start my 11th year of blogging. This year, my focus was on book recommendations and highlighting good causes… Read More
2022-11-29 05:00
Today is Louisa May Alcott's birthday, so I wanted to share my review of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Little Women. Coincidentally, I read this book in November of l… Read More
2022-11-22 05:00
For years I'd always wanted to “adopt” a turkey from Farm Sanctuary. And I mean I’ve wanted to do this since 2011, but had always been financially unable to. NOTE: The… Read More
2022-11-15 05:00
November is National Homelessness Awareness MonthFrom November 12 - 20, it is Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.From Carpenter's Shelter's Website: Every year, hundreds of thousa… Read More
2022-11-08 05:00
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.Here's six important messages about lung cancer and cancer in general.1) Lung cancer is the second most common cancer.2) It’s the deadliest canc… Read More
2022-11-01 04:00
November is National Native American Heritage Month.To celebrate the beautiful Native American culture (and the differences from Nation to Nation and tribe to tribe), as well as Native Ameri… Read More
2022-10-11 04:00
Any narrative you were taught about periods from family, teachers, religious teachings, society, etc. that resulted in negative thoughts/feelings is worth unpacking, unlearning, and rewritin… Read More
2022-10-04 04:00
Dear Stuck Writer,Occasionally, people will say you’re only blocked because you’re not willing to set aside perfection, lower your creative standards, and create “crappy&rd&hell…Read More
2022-09-20 04:00
Christmas Day 2020, I was watching my favorite childhood Christmas movies and researching the Salem Witch Trials.When I was at the library, I came across the witch section on a shelf of para… Read More
2022-09-13 04:00
From September 15th to October 15th it is National Hispanic Heritage Month.To celebrate the beautiful and colorful Spanish cultures that span many countries, as well as Hispanic characters a… Read More
2022-09-06 04:00
Freedom Writers DiaryFreedom Writers DiaryImage by Chrys FeyTaken on a hospital room’s guest chair.Zlata Filipovic:One big difference between the book and the movie is that in th… Read More
2022-08-23 04:00
MY TOP 10 FAVORITE NATURE & WILDLIFE DOCS1. Serengeti Narrated by Lupita Nyong'oDiscovery Channel 20192. Snow Chick: A Penguin's TaleNarrated by Kate WinsletBBC Earth2015Summar… Read More
2022-08-12 04:00
Today is the 11th anniversary of World Elephant Day.Are you an elephant lover?Here are ways to support Elephants around the world.ACTION STEPS:1. First, pledge to support a world that protec… Read More
2022-08-02 04:00
Money is everywhere. 💰The device you’re using to read this blog post? Money. The electricity in your home, powering your computer and other appliances? Money. The cha… Read More
2022-07-19 04:00
I follow Kelly DePuy on Instagram, and when I found out that she published a book of affirmations for writers, to guide and nurture them, hence the subtitle, I was intrigued. I got a copy fo… Read More
2022-07-05 04:00
What is Human Design?It’s similar to your birth chart (which shows where planets were at the time of your birth and how that impacts who you are), but on a different scale. It reveals… Read More
2022-06-14 04:00
Last year, I cosplayed as Thistle Greenbud from my mom’s middle grade chapter books Bad Fairy and Bad Fairy Strikes Again. I bought a black wig, put on a black frilly dress I’d w… Read More
2022-05-31 04:00
June is Pride Month for the LGBTQIA+ community, and believe me, we need it. Yes, “we.” I am the A in the acronym, which stands for asexual (not ally, a common misconception that… Read More
2022-05-03 04:00
May is Anxiety Awareness Month.THE ANXIETY & PHOBIA WORKBOOKBUY @ BOOKSHOPAt first glance, this doesn’t look like a book for writers, does it? But many writers suffer from anx… Read More
2022-04-26 04:00
UPDATE: Last Tuesday (April 19) my mom was admitted into the hospital again and is still there. We’ve received some not-so-good news about her cancer, although her immediate medical di… Read More
2022-04-19 04:00
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month.To celebrate these beautiful cultures, to honor the AAPI community who has seen increased violence, and in order to encourage others to… Read More
2022-04-15 04:00
UPDATE: My mom was allowed to go home on the 12th (my birthday) but was still inpatient (not discharged) and continued her treatments at home with nurses visiting throughout the day to monit… Read More
2022-04-12 04:00
UPDATE: I’m beginning to think I shouldn’t provide these updates anymore because every time I share good news, there’s a setback immediately after. My mom has been in the h… Read More
2022-04-05 04:05
UPDATE: On Valentine’s Day my mom rang the chemo bell. At the end of February she was hospitalized for two nights due to complications. The beginning of March she completed radiation… Read More
2022-03-29 04:00
This year, Ramadan is predicted to begin on April 2, although this could change slightly depending on the sighting of the moon, and end on May 1. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic ca… Read More
2022-03-22 04:00
Please Note: I’m taking a break from social media and all things for the month of March, so my replies to comments and return visits to bloggers will be delayed. I will get t… Read More
2022-03-15 04:00
Please Note: I’m taking a break from social media and all things for the month of March, so my replies to comments and return visits to bloggers will be delayed. I will get t… Read More
2022-03-01 05:00
Please Note: My mom was admitted into the hospital early February 27th (as in 2:00 am). By the time this post goes live, she may or may not be home, but everything that had been a conce… Read More
2022-02-22 05:00
Please Note: I’m caring for a loved one receiving treatments (read about it here), so my replies to comments and return visits to bloggers will be delayed. I will get to it eventu… Read More
2022-02-15 05:00
Please Note: This post is pre-scheduled. I’m caring for a loved one receiving treatments, so my replies to comments and return visits to bloggers will be delayed. I will get to it… Read More
2022-02-01 05:00
No, that is not a typo in the title.I am going through massive shifts in my life, in my career, and in myself.Frankly, it’s scary.These shifts started last year with some major eye-ope… Read More
2022-01-25 05:00
Please Note: This post is pre-scheduled. I’m caring for a loved one receiving treatments, so my replies to comments and return visits to bloggers will be delayed. I will get to it… Read More
2022-01-18 05:00
Please Note: This post is pre-scheduled. I’m caring for a loved one receiving treatments, so my replies to comments and return visits to bloggers will be delayed. I will get to it… Read More
2022-01-11 05:00
Please Note: This post is pre-scheduled. I’m caring for a loved one receiving treatments, so my replies to comments and return visits to bloggers will be delayed. I will get to it… Read More
2022-01-04 05:00
Please Note: This post is pre-scheduled. For the next couple of months, I’ll be caring for a loved one receiving treatments, so my replies to comments and return visits to bloggers wil… Read More
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