CREATE. WRITE. THRIVE.
The temperatures are soaring, the birds are singing, and the trees and flowers are bursting into bloom. It’s time to shake off the cozy lethargy of winter and clear out the cobwebs. It’s also the perfect opportunity to examine your … Continued
I recently discovered a problem with reading personal growth books. But I love these types of self-help books! In 2018, I read more of them than fiction (which is saying a lot, for me)! It was toward the end of … Continued
I don’t know about you, but spring is a stressful time here at Smith Creative Headquarters. We start cranking up the end-of-year activities at school, there are a lot more household duties that clamor for attention, and, of course, it’s … Continued
There just never seems to be enough time to do all the things that you need to do–let alone the things you want to do! It can seem impossible to find margin in your schedule for anything, especially writing. Where … Continued
Congratulations, Author! It’s time to let your book fly away from you, into the public and into the hearts of your readers. You’ve worked hard for this, and I’m *so* proud of you! What’s next? As you’re designing your launch … Continued
So many fabulous writers I know have this weird disconnect when it comes to their talents. They think they can’t serve their communities because they don’t have “real skills”. (Listen, writing is hard! If it’s not a “real skill” then … Continued
Lately, I’ve heard a few different people mention that they feel like they’ve got zero support in their quests. One friend mentioned that her friends and family not only doubted her goals, they offered little to no positive encouragement. She … Continued
You resolved this year would be the year. It would be different. This would be the year that you launched your dream–finally! But this month has already slipped away, and you’re afraid the others will, too, if you don’t take … Continued
How do you set writing goals? * I have a bad habit of listening to alternative hits from my junior high days during the last week of the year. It sends me down a weird path of melancholy … Continued
Huzzah, you made it–NaNoWriMo: The Finish Line! Here we are on November 30th, ready to ring in December and wave so-long to another NaNoWriMo. I hope this month was more than you hoped it would be. I didn’t get to … Continued