Motivation is an Inside Job Since coming back from vacation, I’ve been struggling with motivation. I’ve been self-employed most of my working life, and staying motivated and getting the job done has always been easy for me. This lack of motivation is new. What worked in the past—creating a master […]
Read MoreLa Manzanilla Mexico My husband and I just returned from a week in La Manzanilla Mexico, a sleepy little village on the Pacific Coast with great beaches, friendly locals, and delicious cuisine. Although this was definitely not our best vacation, and it was far from being the worst, going there […]
Read MoreWriting Prompt: Write About Resistance According to some online dictionaries, resistance is, “The act of opposing or withstanding;” “A force that tends to oppose or retard motion;” “The refusal to accept or comply with something.” What do you resist? What would your life be like if you embraced it instead? […]
Read MoreWriting prompts can be an ideal way to jump-start the 5-minute writing process, which is why I’m going to provide one each time I post. Today’s prompt is: write about something that annoys you. Sometimes the things that bug us can eventually be the source of humor. When you can’t […]
Read MoreIn this 12-minute interview Lesley Schneider provides writers self-editing tips about commas, structure and more. Interview with Lesley Schneider, Editor
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Read MoreMy Blog Content: 100 Writing Tips & Prompts I finally got clear: from this point on, my blog content will focus on writing tips and prompts and anything else that will help new and experienced writers enjoy the process and stay on the path. I spent the last part of […]
Read MoreIn my community several end of world and Winter Solstice celebrations are planned. While the physical world is still here, many people believe that December 21, 2012 is a time to put an end to things that no longer serve us. At the top of my list are people who […]
Read MoreWhen events like those in Connecticut occur, writing to heal may be a way to overcome trauma. The tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School has been sobering and very sad. I can’t imagine how parents of the fallen children will ever make sense of the devastation. It’s one thing […]
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The Next Big Thing
The Next Big Thing My thanks to Ron Cherry for inviting me to be a part of this week’s The Next Big Thing blog posting group. The Next Big Thing is a meme that is creating an ever growing wave through the blogs of authors who write in a variety […]
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