I thought we’d step away from generic motivational quotes this week. We all need something upbeat and this one hopefully reminds you to do the things you love, enjoy the things you love…I’m guessing that might be writing.
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-Let’s Stay Upbeat
Hope everyone is safe and well. I’m trying to stay as upbeat as I can. Mid-week, I had to walk away from my laptop because it was too upsetting to read one more story about everything that’s happening in our world. I’m sure you felt that way too. This weekend, let’s all step…
Story Sparklers…Let’s Try Something New
Most of us are stuck at home these days. Many of you might be working from home and needing to take a break now and then. With that in mind, I thought we’d try something new. And even if you haven’t written anything before and one of many who’ve decided to write a…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Five Words
It’s April and that means we’re going to try some new ideas for story prompts. This week, I came up with an idea about a story that has to contain five words (I’ve gone with a spring theme). See if you can scatter the following five words into your story flowers spring exhausted never-ending gas…
Five Things I Wished I’d Known
This week’s guest blogger had to cancel so I brainstormed what to share with you. Just the other day, someone asked me about what if anything I’d do differently if I was a beginning writer again. Here’s what I came up with- Treat It as a Business Writing is a creative pursuit and most…
Monday Motivation-Put in the Effort
Sometimes you have to give up other things in your life, maybe a hobby that you love, to get that book written. I look at it as hard work that pays off big time when you reach your goal.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Last One for March
Hope you’re all doing well. I’m sure most of you find yourself in the same situation as me….in an area where you have to stay at home. This month has certainly been a unique one. The March classes finish today and as I always do, I’ll promote April’s workshops. The first one is a two…
Five Things To Do When You Can’t Write
Thought we’d dive into another Hi Susan e-mail and this one is from Leslie. I sit down with every intention to write but nothing gets done. Is there anything else I can do so I feel less guilty? First tip, don’t feel guilty. When I went through my writing drought, I experienced first, panic, and…
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Dee Knight
Let’s welcome the last of our March guest bloggers, Dee Knight… When did you begin writing? I wrote my first book, Impatient Passion, in 2002. I wasn’t one of those people who dreamed of writing a book and started early on, I’m afraid. Instead, it was kind of a lark and because I had time…
Monday Motivation-Finding Time
We all get the same 24 hours a day. While not everyone can write for hours on end, just about anyone can squeeze in five minutes here, ten minutes there. This week don’t let lack of time be your excuse for not writing.