10 Reasons a Challenge Will Benefit You
It’s November and for anyone in the know, this is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). A whole month focused on writing at least 50,000 words during a challenge that’s been tackled by authors for over 20 years.…
Are you productive or just busy?
We’re nearing the end of the first quarter for 2021, a good time to take stock of the progress of our goals and of our time. Whether it’s time well spent, or on the flip-side, time lost…
My New Favorite Productivity Tool
A productive writer who uses their time wisely and who creates often usually doesn’t get the job done without some help. However, it might take time before a writer figures out what tools and resources will help…
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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…
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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…
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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…
I’ve lost a bunch of hats, and my head feels funny!
If you had to come up with one word to describe yourself or your current situation in life, what would it be? I can imagine coming up with one word might actually prove to be very difficult.…
Quarterly check in: April showers, fur babies & serial killer?
As I sit at my desk contemplating what I might want to blog about today, I’m hearing the constant downpour on the rooftop just outside my office window. The forecast for today indicates 100% chance of rain,…
January – a great jump-start for 2018
We’re at the end of the first month of this New Year…and you can probably guess from my title that this month has been a good one for me. First and most exciting is that the 4th…
