Thank you for your tips. That is very helpful. I have no talent whatsoever in writing. I never know what to write ✍️ I will give it another try in the future!!
I hope you do try again even if you don't want to share it. You are very articulate and I know you have things to say, you just don't know how to say them as creatively as you think they should be. Don't give up!
Thank you for your words to encourage others to write. I have been feeling that I would like to write something but don't know what. Maybe another poem = haven't felt inspired to do that for a while so maybe now is the time to try to do so. Thank you that between you and Graham I am inspired to write.
One of your best pieces Cathey! I love the instruction and suggestions. This is well worth saving snd reading many times. I am going to print it and put it at the front of my journal. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Thanks Cathey, it will certainly make me think! We have been travelling almost none stop since the middle of October so my mind and and papers are all over the place. On our way now back to Massachusetts to pay for our new house! Not the time of year we hoped it would happen brrr. You enjoy Maui away from the cold. Will be thinking of you!
Thank you, Cathey, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. I used to write poetry many years ago, but somewhere I have forgotten. I have the desire to do so again. It was fun, it was fun to speak what was in my Heart.
But I need a lot of help now, to do so again. Maybe through your guidance and direction I can find what I had before again, and this time better. Thank you for sharing with us Your talent and creativity. Blessings to you. 
Oh my! Sign me up when you do your writing workshop! I would completely enjoy that! Cathey, thank you! This was so helpful and I so appreciate your guidance! Look forward to connecting!
Just had a chance to read this Cathey. I concur with these helpful hints. Each time I write, I learn something new. I never thought in a million years I had a writer's bug of any kind whether it be a poem, blog, inspiration, or even attempting song writing which is totally different. I'm up for the challenge and am enjoying it. If what I write or share encourages one person, that's a blessing. I'm sure you feel the same way. Thanks again Cathey!
I completely concur, Anne! I don't think I'll ever actually write a song but sometimes I hear my words in music form in my head - lol. I just always want to keep growing and learning as I go.
Great advice and I am trying to start to practise. I usually write and submit just like that. But... as I ponder life as it is in today's world I know I really need to make the words count.
Growing up I dreaded, seriously dreaded rereading most anything I wrote. Perhaps I need to look deeper into the 'why' of that.
Hi Cathey, thank you for your advise and showing us how to write. I’ll have to return to your suggestions from time to time to help me write. Thank you again.
I’m hopeless at writing Cathy, but I love reading your work,but I am going to try writing things down and see where it takes me thank you for your suggestions ❤️🙏🏻
Lynn, I love that your are willing to try which also means you are not hopeless! Start small and give yourself all the grace in the world. It doesn't need to sound like anything you would want to share. But I bet you'll find that putting words on paper can be very cathartic. Let me know if you get stuck! I have a truckload of ideas and suggestions.
Cathey, thank you for sharing information and thoughts about writing process and steps to consider when writing. As a beginning writer, it was very helpful. It also took me back to my teaching days, having my first grade students write and re-write with very simple stories. Love the poem as it takes you through the steps.
Well, I'm still figuring things out in many ways, too, Linda, but I learn from experienced writers and it helps me grow my writing. Never too old to learn new tricks!
Thank you for your tips. That is very helpful. I have no talent whatsoever in writing. I never know what to write ✍️ I will give it another try in the future!!
I hope you do try again even if you don't want to share it. You are very articulate and I know you have things to say, you just don't know how to say them as creatively as you think they should be. Don't give up!
Thank you for your words to encourage others to write. I have been feeling that I would like to write something but don't know what. Maybe another poem = haven't felt inspired to do that for a while so maybe now is the time to try to do so. Thank you that between you and Graham I am inspired to write.
I do hope you find something inspiring to write about! But it's also ok just to write your feelings. Not everything has to be shared.
One of your best pieces Cathey! I love the instruction and suggestions. This is well worth saving snd reading many times. I am going to print it and put it at the front of my journal. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Wow - thanks, Debbie for the glowing review! I hope you find it helpful. I love helping people grow their writing!
I may pass a thing or two by you if you are able.
Anytime, Debbie!
Wonderful advise Cathey, I’m going to come back to this many times I think! Hugs🙏🏻
Hugs back atcha! Hope it helps with your writing, Rita!
Thanks Cathey, it will certainly make me think! We have been travelling almost none stop since the middle of October so my mind and and papers are all over the place. On our way now back to Massachusetts to pay for our new house! Not the time of year we hoped it would happen brrr. You enjoy Maui away from the cold. Will be thinking of you!
Good for you! Hope you love your new place. You will be busy getting settled and then it will be spring! Enjoy!!
Thank you, Cathey, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. I used to write poetry many years ago, but somewhere I have forgotten. I have the desire to do so again. It was fun, it was fun to speak what was in my Heart.
But I need a lot of help now, to do so again. Maybe through your guidance and direction I can find what I had before again, and this time better. Thank you for sharing with us Your talent and creativity. Blessings to you. 
Oh my! Sign me up when you do your writing workshop! I would completely enjoy that! Cathey, thank you! This was so helpful and I so appreciate your guidance! Look forward to connecting!
I'll let you know when a plan comes together! Would be fun, I think. ❤️
Just had a chance to read this Cathey. I concur with these helpful hints. Each time I write, I learn something new. I never thought in a million years I had a writer's bug of any kind whether it be a poem, blog, inspiration, or even attempting song writing which is totally different. I'm up for the challenge and am enjoying it. If what I write or share encourages one person, that's a blessing. I'm sure you feel the same way. Thanks again Cathey!
I completely concur, Anne! I don't think I'll ever actually write a song but sometimes I hear my words in music form in my head - lol. I just always want to keep growing and learning as I go.
That's one way of keeping us young at heart!
I’m going to save this and re read , thank you for sharing this .❤️
Great advice and I am trying to start to practise. I usually write and submit just like that. But... as I ponder life as it is in today's world I know I really need to make the words count.
Growing up I dreaded, seriously dreaded rereading most anything I wrote. Perhaps I need to look deeper into the 'why' of that.
Thank you Cathey for your words of wisdom.
💕
I hope you are able to embrace rereading and that it helps make your writing even more meaningful as you refine!
Hi Cathey, thank you for your advise and showing us how to write. I’ll have to return to your suggestions from time to time to help me write. Thank you again.
Anytime I can be of help, hit me up! 💕
I just might have to do that because still nothing is coming to mind LOL.
Thank you Cathy ❤️
I’m hopeless at writing Cathy, but I love reading your work,but I am going to try writing things down and see where it takes me thank you for your suggestions ❤️🙏🏻
Lynn, I love that your are willing to try which also means you are not hopeless! Start small and give yourself all the grace in the world. It doesn't need to sound like anything you would want to share. But I bet you'll find that putting words on paper can be very cathartic. Let me know if you get stuck! I have a truckload of ideas and suggestions.
Lynn, I do not believe anyone is a hopeless writer. 😉You can do this.
Allow yourself too and you will be pleasantly surprised.
Great tips for all. 👍
Cathey, thank you for sharing information and thoughts about writing process and steps to consider when writing. As a beginning writer, it was very helpful. It also took me back to my teaching days, having my first grade students write and re-write with very simple stories. Love the poem as it takes you through the steps.
Well, I'm still figuring things out in many ways, too, Linda, but I learn from experienced writers and it helps me grow my writing. Never too old to learn new tricks!
That’s true, am finding this writing is a “new trick” for me...turning 75 next week...
Oh, happy birthday in advance!
You are so helpful, Cathey and this is what I did but I was able to bring the subject into the story which enhanced my story, thanks.
You're writing just continues to blossom! I am enjoying your new series!
Thanks Cathey. I told my friends the name of your blog hopefully they will read yours.
I always really appreciate a recommendation! Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestions Cathey! I'm not a good writer, but I really enjoy reading.