Interview with a Main Character
With a month until release, I thought it was time to introduce you to the three women who star in my upcoming book. Today, let’s hear from the youngest.
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How I Self-Published my Book (Part 2)
Self-publishing. Anyone can do it. If you wonder how it’s done, keep reading.
Two Types of Indie Publishing
What is it? How can we learn the secret handshake to become part of the indie crowd?
New to Me. What’s New for You?
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 …
Remember that story I submitted?
It’s here. Acceptance or rejection. What did I hear about my recent novel submission?
Struggling to Finish a Story? Here’s Help
Writing isn’t always fun, and it certainly isn’t always easy. But if you persevere, you can finish your book. But what can you do if you’re struggling to finish the first draft? Maybe the struggle looks something like this: You’re writing. The story is flowing and the characters cooperating. Then you hit a wall. What …
Why Accountability Matters for Writers
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.
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 …
Start Your Writing Practice Today
Writers write. If you dream of writing a book, you should have a writing routine, something called a writing practice in several famous books. This is not an advertisement for The Artist’s Way or Writing Down the Bones, but I believe both Julia Cameron and Natalie Goldberg have proven their authority in this field. I’ve …
Coaching is CARING
CARING is the acronym I’m learning in my coaching certification program. It’s going to help me coach you to clarity and action so you can move forward with your writing.