When you have the writing blues, just show up to each writing session. Some books come to me so easily. I sit down and, before I know it, I've written an entire chapter. I love the characters, I know where the story is going, and best of all, I write…
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my June goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me,…
New books! It seems like every month I'm excited about several new books releasing. This month is no exception! I'm sharing two books I can't wait to read. And Tina Radcliffe has graciously offered a signed paperback of her new release, The Baby Inheritance to one reader! The giveaway entry…
My Mean Boss As I write this, we're having the most glorious weather. It's in the low seventies with full sunshine. Trees are blooming everywhere. Little yellow daffodils wave hello as you drive or walk past them. And you know what? I really want to be outside. But noooo... I'm…
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my April goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me,…
Book Recommendations I had a good reading month! I'm sharing three book recommendations today, and I hope you love them as much as I did! (As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission on purchases at no additional cost to you. Links are marked #commissionearned.) The first book was…
Manuscript Format the Easy Way After many years of writing manuscripts using Microsoft Word, I've found tricks on how to manuscript format the easy way, and I'm passing these tips to you. I'm always looking for ways to simplify my life and save time. Simplify life? Save time? Who doesn't…
Welcome to my monthly series called 3 Scoops of Life. I love ice cream, and 3 scoops seems like a dream cone to me. No, we’re not eating ice cream (although we can!). I’m simply highlighting three good things in my life each month. One is writing/work related. One is personal…
We all want to manage our time wisely, and I don’t know a single writer who thinks they’ve nailed time management. It’s hard when everywhere we look we’re bombarded with other people’s success. From Facebook to Instagram to Twitter and beyond, we’re tricked into thinking everyone has their life together…except us.
Welcome to my new monthly series! I’m calling it 3 Scoops of Life. I love ice cream, and 3 scoops seems like a dream cone to me. No, we’re not eating ice cream (although we can!). I’m simply highlighting three good things in my life each month.
I took an entire afternoon last week to organize my business life for 2023. I DID NOT WANT TO DO THIS. Setting aside the time for this is a challenge for me. I wanted to focus on the real work: a writing project. I know from experience, though, if I don’t have my systems in place, I waste time, I get frazzled and important things slip through the cracks. Then I get mad at myself and feel like a big dummy, and I end up slapping together the systems anyhow.
Not this year, my friends.
Here’s what I did.