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We’re winding down 2018, almost ready to close it and put it on the shelf. (Am I the only one who bawls during Rudolph’s Shiny New Year, during Father Time’s song?) I’ve been doing some reminiscing and a little analysis … Continued
What was your favorite Christmas gift you received when you were a kid? Mine was the entire set of the Chronicles of Narnia. For me, the highlight of the gift exchange was always books. In true bookworm fashion, I loved … Continued
Is it possible to build confidence as a writer? I don’t know about you, but I find it incredibly difficult to talk about my work. I can talk for hours on writing in general, but to speak about my … Continued
In certain writing circles, there’s a debate about blogging. “To blog or not to blog?” Some argue for its merits, others say blogging robs time and resources from writing projects. Could I write more novels if I stopped dividing my … Continued
Have you ever stood in the corner of a conference room full of strangers and wondered, “Now what?” Many writers are introverts, and jumping into the crowd at a conference can seem daunting and a little disorienting. But networking is … Continued
Happy Blogiversary! February 27th will mark a year since I launched Cole Smith Writes, can you believe it?! Looking back over the last trip around the sun, there are so many positive changes I’ve been able to experience! When I … Continued
2018 is off to a great start! How can you keep January’s momentum going strong into spring? By taking time to invest in personal development! Harry S. Truman said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” If … Continued
Christmas break is nearly here, and school-time routines fly out the window! That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it can be a fantastic opportunity to shake things up and try something new — like reading nightly bedtime stories. We’ve … Continued
Last week, I shared a few ways to incorporate December’s magic into your creative projects. For centuries, people have grappled with the season’s opposites and have expressed that tension with rich characters, themselves dichotomies of light and dark. I can … Continued
With yesterday’s arrival of another Thanksgiving Day, gratitude and thankfulness got their yearly spotlight. But how can we practice gratitude everyday, not just visit it once a year? Turns out, there are many fascinating studies which confirm that … Continued