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Breakout Blogger
A couple years ago blogging was a foreign concept to me. I had read the occasional travel blog by a friend, but the idea of an ongoing blog seemed rather…
“Let it Go” And Write Creatively
How to not get “Tangled” up in structure and embrace the creative process Sometimes the most creative and inspiring ideas come from the brainstorming that occurs when we just write. I have set a timer for 15 minutes and…
When You Start Writing a Book, Consider Time Eaters
Ever heard of the term “and then there are days?” We’ve all had them, the day where nothing seems to go right and where nothing you planned works out the way you want it to, and you have to start…
Creativity, Writers, and the Stress of Success
Creativity is a lot like money for us writers: It doesn’t grow on trees… but we sure as heck wish it did! Some of this month we wanted to dedicate to the creative process and how to turn your creative…
The Writing “Pylon” Effect
It seems appropriate to talk about this particular challenge at the end of the month, with all the days of the month behind us but not REALLY. When a writer’s life is…
Checklist For Successful Self-Publishing
Publishing a book is simple: If it mean sending a manuscript to potential literary agents or publishers who might pick up your book, and sell it to readers. Success in publishing a book, however; is an entirely different matter- the…
Doubting Your Writing Style
Does anyone else remember that movie that came out about 6 years ago called “Doubt”? I remember being so excited to see it mostly because in my eyes Meryl Streep is an unparalleled goddess when it comes to acting.…
Distractibility and the Modern Writer
I don’t know about you, but I have always had trouble concentrating or focussing deeply on something for extended periods of time. I tend to get distracted relatively…
