Success (or something like it)
There are a lot of theories out there discussing how to define and achieve success, but I would like to propose a simpler approach. How we achieve success as writers is ultimately dependent on how we choose to…
Goals for writing in 2013
As the year 2012 comes to a close, it is now time to sit back and reflect on all the changes that have occurred during the year. So many changes and all for the good, but the promise of a…
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…
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…
Where Should You Promote Yourself?
If you’ve ever had a dream… you need to be seen by some person. To be seen you need to promote yourself. Or, make yourself into a brand. Go on, write something — somewhere, anywhere — and get noticed, or…
