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How I Protect My Creative Energy on Days That Aren’t Writing Days

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 / Meredith Allard / Leave a comment

I'm not a fan of that old writer's adage that insists that we should write every day. Maybe that works for some writers, but it doesn't work for me. When I'm working on a project, I tend to treat it like a job. I write Mondays - Fridays and take the weekends off. Not every … Continue reading How I Protect My Creative Energy on Days That Aren’t Writing Days

What Finishing a Book Teaches You as a Writer

February 24, 2026April 6, 2026 / Meredith Allard / Leave a comment

Well, friends, as I've said, The Professor of Eventide is done and ready for its close-up. The funny thing is, I’m almost sorry it’s done. It has been quite a challenge bringing this story to life. On the one hand, I’m looking forward to getting back to all the things I love that I’ve been … Continue reading What Finishing a Book Teaches You as a Writer

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  • What Did Kitchens Look Like in Colonial Salem?
    As George Francis Dow said in the preface to his 1935 book Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the details about colonial life are sketchy, “For why keep an exact record of doings with which every one is … Continue reading What Did Kitchens Look Like in Colonial Salem?
  • What Writing About Immortality Has Taught Me About Time
    Boo! Did I scare you? It's hard to believe that this Saturday is already Halloween. I hope you'll have a wonderful day, whether you're getting into costume and going to a party or just hanging out at home, passing out … Continue reading What Writing About Immortality Has Taught Me About Time
  • The Art of Noticing: Why Writers Should Pay Attention to Ordinary Things
    Recently, I’ve been writing about Thoreau and Oliver and how they remind me to pay attention to the world. There’s magic to be found in the ordinary world, even if we don't always take the time to recognize it. We … Continue reading The Art of Noticing: Why Writers Should Pay Attention to Ordinary Things
  • What is the Color of Autumn?
    October is the month for painted leaves. Their rich glow now flashes round the world.  –Henry David Thoreau As someone who loves New England, that’s often the first place I think of whenever I think of autumn. I happen to … Continue reading What is the Color of Autumn?

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