If there ever was the ultimate motivational quote this is it. Life throws stuff at everyone, and every writer gets rejections but it’s the people who pick themselves up, that get results. Writing a book and getting published might seem impossible. In fact, someone might have told you it’s impossible. Fact-It’s not. It’s all down…
Tag: living your dream
Monday Motivation-Do You Dare?
I saw this quote by Walt Disney and thought how relevant it was for writers. In fact, I think it’s now one of my favorite all time quotes. Do you dare to make your dream of being an author come true?
Monday Motivation-Does It Matter To You?
This quote reminds me that no matter how hard something is, even if it sometimes seems out of reach, if it’s that thing in life that matters and deep in your heart, you’ll find someway to achieve it. If it’s writing a book or becoming a freelancer that matters to you, you can do it….
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Hello 2020
Seems like forever since I’ve posted anything here. Yes, I know I’m being overly dramatic and it’s only been two weeks. Welcome to the New Year and a very happy 2020 to you. Did you notice the slight tweak in the look of the site? My plan was to use a different theme but then…
Wednesday Writing/Journal Prompts-Motivation
This week the focus has been on motivation so let’s continue with that theme for this prompt. If you’re going the short story route, think about what motivates the character in your story. In fact, knowing that is key to any good story. What do they want? How are they going to get it?…
It’s Not Always Due to Talent But…
I’m writing this early Monday evening. It’s overcast so sitting outside has lost its appeal. It’s time for fiction. For that mystery that I told you I want to get finished. I’ve been looking at words all day. I’ve been writing for most of the day. It’s my job, it’s what I do. Netflix is…
It Only Takes One Yes
This quote reminds me that no matter how many times your story gets rejected, it just takes one editor to say yes and you’re a published author.
Monday Motivation-Make Your Dreams Happen
Have you been only dreaming about writing or even getting started on that story that lives within your heart? Use this week to take action. Get started and get one step closer to making that dream happen.
Monday Motivation-Show the World
It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else. – Erma Bombeck I saw this quote in one of the e-mail newsletters I receive each week. Strangely enough this newsletter is not writing related but focuses on finances. However, I think this quote is perfect for writers too. It does take a brave…