How I Self-Published my Book (Part 2)
Self-publishing. Anyone can do it. If you wonder how it’s done, keep reading.
Opinion
The Power of Journaling
Recently, I was reminded about how powerful it can be to journal thoughts and feelings.
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Time to Count Those Blessings
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 …
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Three Reasons I’m Not Attending the Writers’ Conference
Writing conferences are an essential step on the path to being a published author. But that doesn’t mean you should search for the nearest one and pony up the fee to attend. I’m a hope*writers certified writing coach. Hope*writers is sponsoring a writing conference in November. (Check out the details for live and virtual tickets.) …
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Every Writer’s Struggle: Mindset
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 …
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Have you joined a writing community?
Community plays an important role in physical and mental health. For a writer, community is essential to move beyond the status quo. Or it was essential for this writer. For years, I attended classes and wrote in my spare time. Everything I dreamed up seemed fun and unique. I learned from the classes (most offered …
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Four Things a Writer Can Learn from Watching a Film
Writers can learn from studying films. I recently watched a fun movie on Netflix that reinforced a few things about writing strong stories.
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Top Four Things I Love about Scrivener
Writers need writing software. I’ve been writing with Scrivener for eight years, and I love many things about using this software. Especially how easily it helps me organize my writing. When you talk about software, some programs have a hefty price tag. Others need to include a class on how to use it. For the …
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Three Ways to Avoid Creative Burnout
Burnout has been on the rise in the workplace since the pandemic began in March of 2020. Depending on the polls used, burned out people make up between 49 and 77 percent of the work force. That’s a depressing statistic. It’s made worse since I’ve been in the throes of creative burnout for more than …
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Seeking Christmas Spirit
The traditions of Christmas fade into the tapestry of “used-too-be” taking my joy for decorating with it. No one will celebrate here this year, so what’s the point of decorating?
