Writers, and Double Lives
Written books are like little miracles, and out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world. Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history and nothing to read. A book can show us…
Setting Goals is Important, But How Many Should You Set?
It is the time of year when many writers sit down an reflect on their work over the past 12 months. They look for ways to see more success in the coming year, and they often set new goals based…
We Write, But Not Everything Needs To Be Published
I’m still working on my second book. It has two co-authors, and it is taking as long as the last book took to write. There is nothing wrong with the time, but there is another learning curve we are on.…
What Price is The Right Price For Your Book?
“It is all about writing.” That is what most writers love to say when they have finally finished all the hard work that they had to do on their book. They are excited that they have edited and re-written and…
Music: Food of Love, Emotion
One of my favourite things about the holidays is turning on the radio and hearing some of my favourite Christmas carols, but also some original ones. They are expressions of joy, thanksgiving, love, and peace. What could be more inspiring…
Writing Quotes that Make You Want to Write
Not every writer publishes a book to be famous, or to make money. Not every writer is a great editor, which is why you need a proofreader. Some days it is harder to write something than others, and some days…
Fold Your Troubles Away…and WRITE!
These days, sometimes motivating yourself to keep writing seems like an uphill battle. There are so many distractions, and it seems that almost everyone has let go of the notion that we deserve time to relax; days are filled with…
What Do You Enjoy About Writing
Sometimes writing stresses me out. I feel that the words don’t want to roll out. I feel the anxiety of trying to think of something that is worthwhile. As I sit here at my laptop trying to put into…
