In this week’s podcast (3:36) I explain the impact of my dad's health crisis on my writing life, and how I adjusted my work. It looked like I’d have to give up on my writing life. And I did have to step back from some responsibilities for a while until we figured out what this was going to look like.

I stayed flexible and worked late and was able to continue with several commitments as we rode the roller coaster of my dad’s crisis. Eventually, it appeared I’d be able to continue with most of my existing work if I learned to stay calm and get creative.

We never know what a day will bring, so keep calm and, as much as possible, carry on.

Learn more: A Prison of His Own Fears and Rediscovering Community: With a Little Help from My Friends

Keep Calm image by Stefany via Flickr through Creative Commons Attribution License 2.0.

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Online Workshop

On Being a Writer: 12 Simple Habits for a Writing Life That Lasts

March 2 - May 22, 2015

8 Weeks or 12 Weeks

Limit 10 participants

Are you waiting for your writing life to begin? Have you wondered when you’ll discover the magic formula for getting inspired, improving your skills, getting published, and being part of a real writing community?

The On Being a Writer workshop is for you.

Whoever you are, wherever you live, whatever it is you are doing, you can begin now.

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