The last few chapters of my drafts consistently take me way way longer than they should. Is it because the exciting conclusion is just so exciting I don’t want to leave? (That can’t be a bad thing, right?) But there’s more to it than that. A lot of why I struggle to finish my drafts […]
Ever thought about setting up your own website? Daydreamed of writing your own blog? Maybe put off both of the above because it just seemed like a lot of work? Today we’re looking at both why you should have your own website (yes, you really should) and why it’s easier than you think. We’ll also […]
Each month I take a moment to pause and share a few things I’ve found to be helpful and fun along the adventure of living and writing well. I hope you find them to be enlightening and encouraging! Article Roundup: Traditional Publishing I recently wrote about various publishing options that we have as writers, and how different options may be […]
Did you know that the “R” in SMART goals can sometimes be defined as “Risky?” To be honest, I wasn’t a big fan when I first heard this. I love goal setting and have used the SMART framework for inspiration for a while now. Making goals is great! Let’s all make good goals and work […]
It’s a fresh year my friends! That means new calendars and new chances. Did you set any New Year’s resolutions? I’m a huge sucker for goals- I love setting them, I love talking about them, I get way too excited and scare people away by asking them too many questions about their Goals and Dreams […]
The writing cycle is the ongoing journey every writer is on and what we’ve been looking at in this Steps To Success novel writing series. Last month we talked about publishing our writing, which can seem like the “finish line” of sorts. Some may say we’ve reached the end of the writing journey. But really […]
Each month I take a moment to pause and share a few things I’ve found to be helpful and fun along the journey as a busy writer. I hope you find them to be enlightening and encouraging! Article Roundup: Self-Publishing I recently wrote about various publishing options that we have as writers, and how different options […]
It happens to all of us: we hear “Do you have a minute?” “Can you help with this?” or “What are you doing there?” Our writing gets interrupted. We have cats and small children climbing on top of our keyboards. Holiday events that are planned during our writing hours. There are things to do and […]
Wondering what to put on your Christmas wish list? Not sure what to get for that special writer friend in your life? Today I’m here to make your job a little easier. I’ve spent plenty of time procrastinating online *hem* I mean giving this good thought, and I’ve collected some great gift ideas for writers. […]
So you’ve written your book. Good for you!! Cue fireworks! Celebrations! Accolades of all kinds! This is a huge deal, my friend. After all the excitement dies down, you may find yourself asking, “So… now what?” Just as there are many different writing styles and methods, there are many different options when it comes to […]