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Why do we hate writing emails? We can craft compelling stories. Writing 200 words on a project that inspires us takes a few minutes and energizes us. The thought of writing 200 words in an email to our subscribed readers sends us into a tailspin. So, we’ll do it tomorrow. Except, tomorrow doesn’t come until …
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Last year, one of the most popular posts on this blog was my recounting of blessings near Thanksgiving. This year, I’m counting them again. Did you know that humans have what’s called a negative bias? That means, when we recall things, our mind tends to focus on the bad or hurtful events rather than the …
August. It’s fast becoming my favorite month of the year because I take a break from social media.
My next book releases in a few short weeks. Today, I’m interviewing one of the main characters. Come meet her and decide if this story has something you’ll enjoy.
Anyone can publish a book. Amazon’s publishing company, Kindle Direct Publishing, has seen to that. However, the self-publishing road can be rocky if you don’t have a guide.
Welcome to a new year. What’s new for you (besides the calendar)? I tried a few new things in 2022, and I have plans to get my toes wet in various ponds this year, too. It’s a new year, so there’s no better time to declutter our desk and our life. That’s part of my …
Thanksgiving Day comes once a year. And I really should count my blessings more frequently than that. It’s disconcerting that I can easily focus on the bad things, the stressors, and making plans (that often don’t pan out), but when someone asks, “What are you most thankful for this year?” I need to think. Sometimes …
ANNOUNCEMENT: I’ll be on vacation from blogging and posting on social media for the month of August.
What makes one writer show up at a certain time every day to write while another writer can’t find the time? A system of accountability.
Everyone struggles with something. Writer struggles take on a monstrous shadow that overwhelms our ability to create. The deep roots of many problems are in our mind. “I don’t know how to start” so the book is never started. “I don’t think it’s any good” so the book is never finished. “No one will like …