Stop Saying, “I Don’t Have Time”
My local gas station puts up motivational or religious thoughts on their marquee, right below the prices. This week’s offering said, “Dear God, please help me pay attention only to… Read more »
Category: Productivity & Time Management
NaNoWriMo: 14 Years Later, Why Do I Still Do This To Myself?
I just checked my computer and discovered that I first participated in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) way back in 2002. It doesn’t feel like fourteen years have gone by,… Read more »
It’s The Writing That’s Important, Stupid!
One of the biggest challenges I’m facing as a published author is actually writing. It sounds stupid, I know. You think that once you’re published, some of the stress is… Read more »
Care and Feeding of the Writer’s Body
The most important piece of equipment for a writer is their body (and that includes the mind). Think about it: Without a well-functioning body and mind, writing is impossible or… Read more »
Excuse Me, Can You Help Me Find My Brain?
I went to Home Depot the other day in search of…something. By the time I got to the store, I’d forgotten what it was that I needed. As I wandered… Read more »
Do You Have to Have Talent to Succeed?
I see many people give up on careers and activities that they love (or might love) because they don’t believe they have enough talent to succeed. Whether it’s writing, acting,… Read more »
Making a Living in a Creative Profession
Many people are gifted in the areas of art, music, dance, writing, and acting. However, when it comes time to choose a profession, many choose to pursue something other than… Read more »
Improve Your Concentration
I used to be one of those people who could lose themselves in a book or task for hours. I could concentrate and focus on whatever I was doing until… Read more »
A Video Tour of My Writing Spaces
People often ask me what my writing space is like. It’s pretty difficult to describe. It’s made up of necessary work stuff and things that make me smile and bring… Read more »
Finding Writing Time
One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “How do you find the time to write?” Lack of time seems to be a shared problem among both professional and… Read more »