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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

Elaine Koyama Writes

Breaking Up With Writer’s Block

Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

Preface–I began Prompt Me! to try to instill inspiration and discipline into my writing day.  To help me get “inspired”… Read more Breaking Up With Writer’s Block

Diaries of a Young Woman

Posted on March 28, 2018April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

I have begun the task of transcribing the diaries of my mother. My sister, Kathryn, found them in Mom’s dresser… Read more Diaries of a Young Woman

The Loft Classes

Posted on January 13, 2018April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

January 8-29, 2018  This winter I will be taking two classes, one is to better understand the business of writing.… Read more The Loft Classes

The Writing Process

Posted on December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 by elainekoyamawrites

I thought it would be easier than it is. Writing, that is. Like having the gift for gab, I’ve always… Read more The Writing Process

What about “Liberated Life”?

Posted on November 16, 2017April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

I have been getting mixed signals about the connotation of the term “liberated” in my working title. How do you… Read more What about “Liberated Life”?

Building Awareness

Posted on November 16, 2017April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

Yesterday I met another writer to discuss our work, our goals, our dreams. This woman was a friend through a… Read more Building Awareness

Lessons from a Liberated Life–Status update

Posted on November 13, 2017April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

I am about seven months into my new career, with only a few shiny objects that have crossed my path–one… Read more Lessons from a Liberated Life–Status update

Bumps in the Road

Posted on May 24, 2017April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

My goal is to finish the first polished draft of Lessons from a Liberated Life by the end of 2017.… Read more Bumps in the Road

Working Title: Lessons from a Liberated Life

Posted on March 24, 2017April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

I began this memoir 35 years ago, when I was in the midst of the first years of my business… Read more Working Title: Lessons from a Liberated Life

Upcoming or Current Events

Posted on March 21, 2017April 4, 2018 by elainekoyamawrites

 Writers’ Group, Maureen Millea-Smith April 11, May 9, @ Edina Community Center 7-9 pm, Edina Community Center April 20-22, 2018… Read more Upcoming or Current Events

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