First, what is commonplacing? Commonplacing is the practice of keeping a certain type of journal where you collect your thoughts, factoids, quotes, recipes, notes, lyrics, and other types of things you’re interested in. There’s no one-size-fits-all rule to commonplacing. Wiki answer to: What is a Commonplace Book? It's fun to learn how others keep their commonplace systems, whether on Continue Reading
About Valerie Flynn
Leap Of Faith
For a few months now, I've been working on a new endeavor. Been revamping our old production company's website, LionHawkEntertainment.com. Unveiling a new direction and purpose, legacy keepsake services. Perfect gift for the holidays. Combining my love of people and interviewing into a new chapter of my life. In June, I had my 50th birthday, and that milestone made me think, "What do I want Continue Reading
Choosing My Why
It has been a few years since I wrote The Next Piece, a blog post about beginning to take writing seriously. So what has changed and transpired over these four years? I unfortunately didn't keep up my daily writing habit of writing for at least 15 minutes a day. Consistency is not my strong suit. On the bright side, I did join an online writers group. There's three of us and we have switched Continue Reading
Words to Write
Words, thoughts and ideas rumble around my mind. Most of which I choose not to write about. Does it edify? Is it true? Does it build a bridge? Does it separate the wheat from the shaft? Does idle chit chat have a purpose? Does it waste time and energy? It crosses the divide and becomes a bridge. But does that bridge hold the weight for real relationships to thrive? Or should we walk to Continue Reading
Humility VS the Siren Call of Fame & Power
Humility has been on my radar lately. As a writer and a podcaster its something I’ve been learning about and contemplating. In media and the arts, its important to build renown. Its part of building an audience and seems like the only way to build a career as a creative professional. Fame, its not just hungering for acknowledgment and special-ness, its how to pay the bills. There’s tons of Continue Reading
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