Why mind maps are my new favorite tool
I’ll start by saying, these past few months have been busy. Actually, I no longer appreciate or like the word “busy” so I’ll say instead that the past few months have been productive. July and August found…
- book promo, business of writing, characters, Creative, day job, marketing, My books, productivity, writing process
NFReads author interview with P.J. Howell
Check out my author interview with NFReads! Please introduce yourself and your books: My name is Paula Howell but I write under my nickname, P.J. Howell. My current published titles include a mystery series, as well as…
- blogging, business of writing, challenges, dogs, local sights & happenings, marketing, motivation, My books, pets, productivity, publishing, time management
Bi-yearly check in – Still loving what I do
I’m moving into the second half of my second year away from the day job while I continue to focus on writing and the business of being of an author. Another six months has passed and now…
- book promo, dogs, motivation, productivity, questions to readers, social media, trips and sights I see
A road trip for relaxation…and inspiration
If you follow me on Facebook, you may have noticed that I was MIA the past week or so. Or maybe not, the way Facebook shares posts these days. Glacier National Park Anyway, my lack of FB…
- challenges, feelings and fears, My books, productivity, questions to readers, time management, writing process
Balancing multiple challenges with positivity – you can do this!
I was at a loss about what to blog about today and at first I thought it was because of a lack of focus and the need to just get outside. Then, I realized it’s possibly because…
- blogs I read, business of writing, platform building, productivity, publishing, time management, writing process
Quarterly check in…Making a business plan work for me
The decision to finally begin using a quarterly business plan is probably one of the best decisions I’ve made…besides making the decision to begin writing in the first place. J Each quarter when I review my progress…
Winter projects: writing, therapy dogs & the ideal routine
PNW winter I’m singing the winter blues while I look forward to the comfort and warmth of mild spring weather. The idea of spring seems far-reaching when temps in the PNW continue to hold fast to flat-out…
This time last year – same drill, different focus
This time last year I had just published Cross My Heart (the 4th in the series), we had only recently brought home and introduced Jozee to the family and we received a good amount of snow. Jozee…
How is your WOTY treating you so far?
We’re over half way through the month and I just realized this is my first post for 2019. I’m slacking already…but in my defense, I’ve been busy revising. Book #5 in the Jorja Matthews mystery series is…
- book signing, business of writing, challenges, day job, dogs, journaling, My books, NaNoWriMo, pets, productivity, publishing, writing events
So long 2018…it’s been great knowing you!
Another New Year is about to begin…are you ready? Ocean Shores I wasn’t sure what to expect from 2018, to be honest, since this was going to be my first year away from the day job, but…
