Even though I've had ample time to write today, I haven't even opened Microsoft Word. It's just too darned hot to write. It's 90 degrees outside, and since we don't have air conditioning, it's well over 80 in the house. I can't wait until later when it's supposed to cool down and the rain comes … Continue reading What’s Your Excuse?
How to Write a Book You’ll Hate
Most authors worry about how their book will be received by others. What if people hate it? What if they leave a scathing review? Well, writing a book everyone will like is easy! Anyone can do it, right? Wrong! If you want to write a book everyone will hate (including you), here's how to do … Continue reading How to Write a Book You’ll Hate
Why I am Currently More Concerned with Writing
Love this article. I've been there. I think most authors eventually come to this point. It's easy to wrapped up in marketing and lose sight of what we're supposed to be doing - writing. Yes, marketing and promotion is a necessary evil, but if it takes away from writing, we need to re-evaluate our goals. … Continue reading Why I am Currently More Concerned with Writing
Compassion for Oneself #1000Speak
This is my first post for #1000Speak, though I've been meaning to post for a while and have been avidly following the blog movement. What is #1000Speak? Find out on the Official Blog. The topic this month is Compassion. I've decided to address something I've been struggling with a lot lately: Compassion for Myself. What … Continue reading Compassion for Oneself #1000Speak
Do You Believe in You?
Do I believe in myself? Do I believe in my writing? These are questions I've been contemplating for a while. I've made a few investments in my dreams, but most of the risks I've taken have been carefully calculated. I've weighed every expenditure and for the most part, I've hardly spent any money on my books … Continue reading Do You Believe in You?
All I Have to Say 