by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper The word “serendipity” was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754. He found the word in the Persian fairy tale, “The Three Princes of Serendip,” which was about three princes who always stumbled upon good discoveries while on their adventures without looking for them. I love …
Words & Writing
Do You Know Any Writers Who Are…
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper Hello Writers and Storytellers, Now that spring is springing, are you feeling extra creative these days? During the past couple of years, I’ve been writing my novel, talking with people on Zoom, attending and giving workshops, producing my tv series, and coaching writers in my …
Ready to Write your Book?
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper Writer’s Block #9: Can’t Find The Time To Write Many people believe they don’t have the time to write a book, but the truth is, if you go to the library and bookstore, you’ll find plenty of authors – those who are currently smelling the …
Top 10 Songs 4 Peace Playlist
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper On this 2nd anniversary of the start of the COVID pandemic and with a war in Ukraine, and all of our own personal life experiences, we’ve all really been through it – up, down and sideways. I sincerely hope that these world and personal events …
Everyone has a story… start writing yours today!
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper As the world has been watching Ukrainians defend their freedom with such heart and strength, we’ve also seen the outpouring of prayers, songs, supplies and donations heading to Ukraine with great velocity as well. It warms my heart to see people from all across the …
Creative Time is Self-Care Time
By Joh Benichou, Magical Facilitator When you think of SELF-care — and I do mean the capital SELF — What comes to mind? Meditation, Rest, Spa, Working Out…. but rarely do you and I think of dedicating time to being CREATIVE as SELF-care. I don’t know about you but growing up there was a shift from …
Being Ukrainian is Part of Who I Am
When I was 6 years old, my family lived in Ottawa and were part of a vibrant Ukrainian community. I also remember we had these huge sunflowers growing outside our kitchen door off the steps. The flowers with their big faces were taller than I was and almost seemed human to me. When I was …
Here’s What’s Going On At Ammolite Coaching These Days
By Maria Koropecky, Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper I’d like to share 3 happy announcements with you today! First: The Creative Writing Coaching group I’m leading is so amazing and I’d love to keep it up. I feel I’m finally doing the work I’ve been training for all my life and I love, love, …
Would you like to be a better writer and put your spiritual ideas out there in the world?
Would you like to be a better writer and put your spiritual ideas out there in the world? Wonderful! Here’s your invitation to join me and other spiritual writers on a magical journey of discovery where we’ll dive deep into your imagination so you can make your writing dreams come true! Hello, I’m Maria Koropecky …
Words are our Magic Carpet!
With the new moon this month, we’re also enjoying a total solar eclipse. Have you ever thought about how we look to see what the Universe is up to and how often we use expressions with rocks, stones and crystals in our everyday language? Just off the top of my head I’ve thought of… * …