CREATE. WRITE. THRIVE.
Want some free, printable NaNoWriMo journal pages? If you’re anything like me, you know that NaNoWriMo can be a mirror that reflects your habits back to you. For example, I know that in the days leading up to … Continued
You started out with pure motivation. You knew you were going to win. You knew this would be the year. Then, two weeks into November, you hit the wall. The car broke down, the kids have the stomach bug, there’s … Continued
Want to know why I’m not doing NaNoWriMo this year? Let’s back up and start at the beginning… The first time I ever heard of NaNoWriMo, I was browsing MySpace. (You didn’t think I was going to back … Continued
It’s Preptober, and that means the gears of your NaNoWriMo story are turning so hard your brain feels the heat of the friction! (At least that’s the way it is in my case. Come November? Those gears slow waaaay down … Continued
Whether you’re a professional or a motivated amateur, all serious writers should be committed to growing and honing their writing skills. Easier said than done, though, right? Between crammed schedules, working full-time, and other family and community commitments, it can … Continued
Do you dream of turning your writing (passion, compulsion, obsession–it’s so much more than a hobby!) into a sustainable career? I’m not going to tell you that it’s easy, or even that it’s easier than working a nine-to-five for someone … Continued
What are the obstacles to write your book? What’s standing in your way? We’ve already discussed conquering your fear, finding the time, and getting organized. If you’ve run through those road blocks, then it’s time to actually sit … Continued
So many people want to write a book, but few actually take the steps necessary to make it happen. If you think about it, almost everyone *can* do it. In its most basic form, a book is just a string … Continued
You know you’re meant to write a book. It’s not a question–you’ve always known! Some nights, it wakes you up and you wonder how to make it happen. But when morning comes, you’re not sure how to overcome the obstacles … Continued
What do you think is the most important habit for writers to cultivate? Last week, we got word that the West Virginia Writers craft book, Writerly Things (I was privileged to be able to contribute–yay!), received Runner-Up … Continued