As writers, finishing projects is a huge deal. Finishing projects is the difference between writing as a now-and-then hobby and writing as a lifestyle that produces results. You may be confused, because recently I talked about why sometimes it might be best to give up on a project. This is true. It is important to […]
There are a million and three things vying for our attention these days and it can be overwhelming. We don’t want to be reading *everything* and frankly we don’t have the time or focus to do very much sometimes. Which means we want to read only the best! This is my short list of favorite […]
Every year, November is a bit of a magical time for some writers. Through Nanowrimo they band together in an inclusive and encouraging community, they set lofty goals, and they make writing a priority. Words are written and both small and big successes are celebrated. Nanowrimo is a special time. I’ve participated in Nanowrimo for […]
Fall is here and suddenly I feel like Thanksgiving is next week with Christmas just around the corner! With holidays on my mind, here are 22 ideas of gifts for writers, book lovers, and fans of whimsy. 22 Gifts for Writers Please note that products are affiliate links, which means if you buy something I […]
To dare to be average is to intentionally let go of trying to be perfect. Perfectionism is defined as striving for and demanding perfectionism, which normally seems like a good thing. Right? Yet it turns out, some of our beliefs about perfect may not be quite… true. Consider this quote by Dr. David D. Burns, […]
Often a reader decides whether or not to read a book based on the first page- sometimes based on just the first paragraph or even just the first few words. While we don’t want to paralyze ourselves with pressure over having a PERFECT first sentence to the point that we neglect the rest of our […]
I’ve been taking September off from creating new content on my blog. Instead I’ve linked to a few older posts in case you want to give them a look… plus I’m bribing you to stick around with fun pictures 🙂 Today’s Theme: Writing Prompts Sometimes we need a little spark to get our ideas flowing, […]
I’ll be taking the rest of September off from creating new content on my blog. Instead I’m going to link to a few older posts in case you want to give them a look… plus I’m bribing you to stick around with cute pictures 🙂 Today’s Theme: Website Building for Writers If you’re thinking about […]
Between a couple birthdays and the start of school, life is a bit bonkers at my house! And I’ve been reminded that sometimes taking a break is important. Rest is important. I’ll be taking the rest of September off from creating new content on my blog. Instead I’m going to link to a few older […]
Goals are great. They push us in the direction we want to go and they help us achieve more than we could otherwise. I am a huge advocate for setting and using goals. However. Sometimes we need to give up on our goals. Cue *gasp* I know, right? Giving up just seems so… icky. Clearly […]