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coaching/teaching, Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing prompt: the back cover

What to do when you’ve collected lots of stories but lack a clear focus? Continue reading Writing prompt: the back cover

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 15, 2022Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon, Writing

Connected by Moon and Zoom

I’m feeling thankful for the power of Zoom, which connected me for a conversation with a writer I admire … on the other side of the world. Continue reading Connected by Moon and Zoom

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 7, 2022Leave a comment
inspiration, Memoir, parenting, Writing

“a ball of light”

A few thoughts on why we are drawn to write and read stories … Continue reading “a ball of light”

Sarah Coomber - writerSeptember 22, 2022Leave a comment
Art, Japan, Making stuff, Writing

Turning order into chaos

The chaos of summer has knocked me off writing and into projects … currently turning visual order into chaos … Continue reading Turning order into chaos

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 23, 2022July 23, 20222 Comments
Leo, Minnesota, Yoga

Feeding the “real work”

Sometimes I look at my life and think, “There’s a reason why you’re not further along with your work.” But the truth is, my side interests are integral to what I’m trying to accomplish. Continue reading Feeding the “real work”

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 22, 2022June 22, 20228 Comments
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back

Today’s writing advice: “Never hold back.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back

Sarah Coomber - writerApril 19, 2022Leave a comment
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing advice, No. 3

Today’s writing advice: “Try morning pages.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 3

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 1, 2021November 1, 20214 Comments
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing advice, No. 2

Today’s writing advice: “Let the words flow.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 2

Sarah Coomber - writerOctober 13, 20219 Comments
feathers
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

The best piece of writing advice

People often wonder how to start a writing project. I have one piece of advice, and every day I take it to heart, I make progress … Continue reading The best piece of writing advice

Sarah Coomber - writerSeptember 30, 20213 Comments
classes, Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Take-along writing prompt

Sometimes (always?) the most challenging part of writing is getting started. That’s why I created this Memoir Moment writing tool that will guide you into writing a tiny piece of your story. Continue reading Take-along writing prompt

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 18, 2021December 6, 20213 Comments

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