Do It Scared!
What scares you? I’m not talking about worries for family safety or the irrational freakiness of a nightmare. I mean, what makes your heart race and your mouth go dry? What makes you anxious to even entertain the thought … Continued
How to Create More With a Limit
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the seemingly unlimited possibilities for your creative project? Too many creative choices — sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? But technology offers such a multitude of new tools, resources, and doodads, it can … Continued
The 3 Words That Will Change Your Life
Have you ever had a moment that affected your writing trajectory so profoundly, it could change your life? A few years ago, I was sitting in the audience of a panel discussion when I heard three words that shifted my … Continued
Find Inspiration In Your Family’s Past
Is there anything more fascinating than your own family’s past? A few years ago, I started doing a little genealogy. I say a little, because I thought my family tree would be pretty simple, but the branches really, well, branched. … Continued
Camp NaNoWrimo
Would you like to attend “An Idyllic Writers’ Retreat, Smack-Dab in the Middle of Your Crazy Life”? Then give Camp NaNoWriMo a go. It’s a month-long, online writers’ camp filled with encouragement, puns, and lots of inspiration. The … Continued
3 Easy Ways to Increase Word Count
Do you remember the most words you’ve ever written in one day? For me, it was a few years ago, on the last Saturday in November. NaNoWriMo time was running out… I wrote 12,000 words! (But a lot of them … Continued
5 Reasons Every Writer Needs a Mentor
We know writing is a solitary pursuit. No one but your Muse can really sit in the chair with you. (And, for the most part, our Muses seem to be a pretty abusive group, so you can forget that kind … Continued
How to Become a Morning Person
Few things have had more impact on my writing than becoming a morning person. In my last post, I shared how I used to think I was a born night owl and would never change. Turns out I couldn’t have … Continued
The Habit That Changed My Writing Life
Would you like to improve your productivity and give your creativity a boost? Does it feel like you can’t get traction on your project? Two years ago, I chose one habit that changed my writing life. I started … Continued
The #1 Question Writers are Asked
It’s the question writers are asked over and over again. You know the one. *** “Where do you get your ideas?” I think the reason this question grates is because the underlying suggestion is that some people are … Continued