Tulips and Expectations
Tulips are my favorite spring flower because I view them as promise keepers. So, I was excited a few weeks ago at the prospect of visiting the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. You could say, I had expectations.
A Flash of Fiction
I’ve been writing flash fiction this month. Since I can’t settle on an idea for a longer project, I decided to write some flash fiction. That way, I’ll keep my writing muscles busy. And, I’m holding out hope that I will stumble into an idea that ignites my passion for a novella or novel. This …
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Writing a Book is Not a Simple Task
When nearly eighty percent of people in America say they plan to write a book someday, there’s an urban legend that writing a book is a right of passage and something everyone can do. If everyone can do it, then it must be easy. Simple. A snap.
Let me tell you, the myth of ease behind this urban legend is false.
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Am I a Teacher, Trainer or Mentor?
Teacher. Trainer. Mentor. Are these all the same thing? Is the difference between them negligible?
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How Much Should Community Cost?
I don’t believe community should cost money. Too many things in life are inaccessible to people because of the financial burden. I don’t believe the dream of being a published author should be one of them.
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A Glimpse at Something I Wrote
Enjoy this story I wrote last month. I’d love to hear what you think of it.
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Still Only Three Paths to Get Published
It might be easier than ever to publish your own book on Amazon, but that isn’t the only way to see it in print. If you’re thinking about getting your book published, here’s a quick guide to the three paths which will get you there.
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Questions Please!
My business coach has me writing down all the struggles I’ve faced as a writer. Believe me, there are plenty. But what I really need to know is what questions do other writers have? What struggles have they faced?
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Struggling? How Can I Help?
When I first started writing in hopes of being published, I struggled with a ton of things. And it was a different age: no Internet to search for answers. Those struggles motivate me to pay it forward to other writers.
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Writing Struggles: Motivation or Inspiration?
My best writing happens when I’m inspired and the words are gnawing at my soul, champing at the bit to get to the page. No problem finding motivation to write on those days. But how can I find motivation on days I’m not “feeling inspired”?
