I’ve been a full-time writer for 40 months. It feels like both a long time and like time has passed by in a flash. It’s an oxymoron, isn’t it? But then, so many of the past months have felt like an oxymoron. By the way, Merriam-Webster defines oxymoron as “a word or group of words … Continue reading 4 Mind-blowing Things I Discovered by Being a Full-time Writer
I will retire as a millionaire. Now before you start getting ideas that I come from a rich family, I’ve received a huge inheritance, or I’ve won the Lotto, let me quash that right now. None of those things are true. In fact, my average salary over the span of my working life has been … Continue reading Top 10 Things I Did Right with My Money
Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Andrea Gough, Librarian at the Seattle Central Library, for the Seattle Writes podcast. I love answering questions about my creative process so this was super fun. We talked about: The episode is 26 minutes. Hope you enjoy it! ps. Here’s the article about working with Prince … Continue reading Fear & Writing on the Seattle Writes Podcast
Later this summer, I’m opening registration for my FEAR & WRITING course. It will take only 30 minutes a day, over the course of seven eight days, to complete. My goal is to make it so fun and simple, you will look forward to writing every day. I’m super excited about it, but before we … Continue reading The Story Behind Fear & Writing
In Seattle, weather is the bane of every workshop teacher’s existence. When it’s raining, you fear that no one will come out for your workshop. When it’s sunny, you think the same thing. Whether the weather is rainy or sunny, it can end up having the same outcome: no one shows up. The first time … Continue reading Fear & Writing #2
Wondering what gifts to get your writer friends (or yourself) for the holidays? Wonder no more! On today’s vlog, I share five gift ideas that are great for the holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. Hope you enjoy watching it and hope you have a very happy holiday season! Peg Cheng (she/her) is an author, … Continue reading Holiday Gifts for Writers
Today’s vlog was inspired by a question I received at my Fear & Writing Workshop for the Seattle Public Library’s Seattle Writes Program. Someone asked, how do you choose what to write next? Or, how do you choose what to write when you’re just starting out? It’s a great question. Short story? Essay? Poem? Novel? … Continue reading How Do You Choose What to Write Next?
A week ago, I was on my way to teach my Fear & Writing workshop for the first time for the Seattle Public Library’s Seattle Writes Program, and I was scared. For several years I had attended Seattle Writes workshops and enjoyed them. I figured that until I had “made it” as an author, that I’d … Continue reading Facing Fear at my Fear & Writing Workshop
I’m excited to present to you my first ever VLOG! That’s a video blog post! I’m now recording vlogs in addition to writing blog posts. It’s a way to shake myself up, have fun creating something with Marcus, and most importantly, to share things I’ve learned in a visual and auditory way, rather than just … Continue reading How to Feel the Fear & Write Every Day
One month ago, my husband Marcus and I taught our first Poetry Makerspace Workshop on a bright May day at the beautiful Eighth Generation Busted Knuckle Gallery in Pike Place Market. WE LOVED IT! Marcus and I truly believe that everyone can write, and everyone can make art. We love sharing creative experiences with people. … Continue reading Finding Love at our Found Poetry Workshop
