On Writing – Christy Shorey

Filling the Creative Well

The first time I heard the phrase “Filling the Well” as it relates to creativity was in college. I was part of our school’s Improv

I had the opportunity to present on the art of letter writing. During the quarantine this is how I’m doing most of my writing.

Attending writing workshops isn’t just about the classes, it’s about being open to new experiences – even those involving a rusty cleaver.

An introduction to the MICE Quotient, and how it can be used in writing.
First in a series: Writer’s Toolbox.

In Next Chapters: Writing part 2, I mentioned I had joined the 2020 Short Story challenge, hosted by NYC Midnight. The first deadline is a

Part 2 1 2019 One good thing that came out of my unexpected change in my career trajectory, I got back into writing, and I’m

This, surprisingly, is another post I am finding difficult to write. Is this what irony feels like? I came to the realization that I don’t

This post originated from my personal website, from May of 2015. I am reposting it here, and may post others that relate to writing in

Over the course of my writing career I have had the opportunity to evaluate what works, and what does, when it comes to motivation for