Returning to Writing After an Extended Break
Sometimes, for any number of reasons, we step away from writing. Sometimes it’s because we make a conscious choice to try something else. Other times we’re forced away from writing… Read more »
Tag: writing
What Tennis Teaches Me About Writing
I’m a tennis junkie. I play every chance I get (even if that’s solo against a backboard) and I spend way too much time watching on TV. Four times a… Read more »
The Joys of Living in Your Own Head
I frequently come across articles about “getting out of your head.” They claim that living in your head is limiting and even destructive. The writers want to cure you of… Read more »
Ways Writers Can Change the World
A couple of weeks, ago, I wrote about avoiding controversy on your social media because of the damage you can do to your writer’s brand and platform. While it’s generally… Read more »
My Biggest Mistakes as a Writer
Like everyone, I make mistakes. Big ones, small ones, you name it. Recently, I was thinking about my biggest mistakes as a writer and I came up with two whoppers,… Read more »
2017 Writing Resolution: Get Back to Basics
In year’s past, I’ve done a general New Year’s resolution post. These are things and ideas that anyone can use to boost their writing career, or simply get more enjoyment/productivity… Read more »
Bet You Didn’t Know That Your Toys Chose Your Career
I’ve been busy cleaning out my parent’s attic over the last few weeks. What I’ve discovered up there is nothing short of a trip down amnesia lane. Many of my… Read more »
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 »
Why I’m a Planner
Since my earlier post this week was about my writing calendar, I thought I’d just make a week of it and post this ode to planning. People make fun of… 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 »