So, today I'm lazy on blogging...and industrious on something else. I am installing a security system for someone and writing 2000 words on the MIP--a masterpiece in progress (tongue-solidly-in-cheek). Lack of quality blogging seems to be my mode of operation lately. That said, I found these cool blog posts in the wee hours of the morning while I [...]
Some things are so ridiculous you can't help but laugh. Here's a short list of very interesting date killers my husband pointed out recently--none of which have anything at all to do with personality or sex: Long hair on a windy day can whip a man into shape instantly and put distance--lots of distance between a [...]
Good Morning and Happy Monday. I'm so excited and looking forward to a great week. I believe I sold another book this weekend! I can't give out the details until all the T's are crossed and the i's are dotted--but stay tuned. It's killing me not to give out the details because this one is [...]
Every once in a while I find a site that sounds like a great tool for writers and I like to pass on the information. This one looks interesting. They specialize in helping build your platform, as well as marketing tools and author consultation. Take a look: http://www.juneclark.com/getthere.html Oh, and I met some of the [...]
So, you think you can write, huh? Well, I did too. Until I wrote my first manuscript and sent it to every editor, publishing house, and friend of a friend that knew someone who's sister worked for something to do with books. Then I accepted that while I have a brain overcrowded with all sorts [...]
The 6 Keys To Being Awesome At Everything Yesterday, I wrote a short blurb about persistence and how it is often a key determining factor in achievement of goals or acquiring a new skill. Here's another mention that relates to the same subject--more eloquently stated of course: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-6-keys-to-being-awesome-at-everything-2010-11?op=1 There's a short, annoying advertisement that comes [...]
Persistence is one of those things that can be good or bad. When it comes to almost any artistic endeavor, the longer you work at perfecting your craft the more likely you will be to succeed. There is a theory in business (proven actually) that it takes somewhere around 10,000 hours to become an expert [...]
First of all, let me tell you a little secret about me... I can stand in a room full of people and present anything, seriously ANYTHING. But one on one, I stink. I am incredibly introverted. I have to force myself to be otherwise--and it is seriously painful. The entire time I second guess every [...]
A long time ago I created this list on Goodreads (hoping someday I'd be submitted to it of course) and haven't looked since. I checked it out this morning and was excited to see so many great responses. Soooo, here's your chance authors, readers, and friends. Please add to the list and get the word [...]
Here is an excellent resource on writing point of view, Rivet Your Readers with Deep Point of View. I would highly recommend it to any and all writers. Point of View is one of those areas that a writer can really stumble--badly. From a reader's perspective, it's doubtful that anyone ever notices how an author [...]
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