The close of one year and the beginning of another. Time to start thinking resolutions. Do you make them? Do you keep them? How about writing resolutions? Here are five I think every writer should make in 2020 (and hopefully stick to)- Don’t Be Hard On Yourself Promise to send the inner critic on…
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Wednesday Writing Prompts-Part Three
Final prompt of the three part series and the final prompt for 2019. Here’s the photo and it should be the conclusion to your story. Have you had fun with this three part prompt? Let me know and I’ll think of some more unique prompts for 2020. Have fun and happy writing.
My Writing and Teaching Plans for 2020
I thought I’d share with you my writing and teaching plans for the new year… I’ve decided that 2020 will be the last year I offer my coaching and mentoring service. Not that I don’t love helping aspiring authors with their writing, but combine that with teaching, and I’m word fatigued at the end of…
Monday Motivation-What Do You Want in 2020?
This is our last Monday Motivation for 2019. I recently found this quote and thought it a really powerful one. While it could be applied to any pursuit, use it to ask yourself if writing a book, becoming a freelance writer, or even beginning your journey as an author, is in your plans for 2020?…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas!
Oh no, it’s snowing yet again. And yes, it does look like a Christmas card setting outside but I’m dreaming of warmer climates and maybe a beach… The mini-retreat is now history and the two weeks flew by. If you were one of the students, thank you for signing up, and I hope you had…
Take It Easy
Here’s our final guest blogger for 2019 and it’s Mageela who writes on a topic all of us should take note of. (Let’s all wish Mageela a happy birthday!) The holiday season can be a hectic time of the year. There are Thanksgiving meals to prepare, dinners to enjoy and then comes Christmas or Hanukkah…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Part Two
It’s now time to focus on the main section of your story. How did it begin (based on last’s week’s photo prompt)? Here’s photo number two. It’s time to figure out how you can weave this image (and your interpretation of it) into your story. Have fun and happy writing.
Guest Blogging in 2020
It’s time to sign up if you want to be a guest blogger here at TWL in 2020. I’m changing things up a little. The new day for guest blogging will be Tuesdays. Also, instead of writing a guest post, you’ll get a set of five questions and one optional one, so it’s more of…
Monday Motivation-The Only Thing Stopping You
When it comes to motivation, a popular theme is focusing on what’s stopping you from attaining your goal. This week ask yourself that question. Many times it’s us and no one else. You’ve heard of the saying about someone being their own worst enemy. Don’t be yours. Don’t say I can’t or I could never…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Welcome December
The free mini-retreat is in full swing. I can’t believe the first week is already over. I have to say it’s making me look forward to the summer retreat even more. Registration is now open to all three modules just in case you’d like to sign up early or know somebody who does. Each module…