With September arriving soon and, with it, the release of my new book, Creating a Writing Life, I'm offering a BIG Goodreads Giveaway! You can enter to win one of 100--yes, that's one hundred!--ebooks of Creating a Writing Life. The giveaway ends on September 2, 2025, so don't delay! ENTER…
Are you a writer, aspiring writer, or a seasoned author? I'm sure, like me, you're constantly on the look out for resources that will help your writing. Creating a Writing Life is another tool to pack in your toolbox, and you can pre-order Creating a Writing Life today! *As an…
Every writer needs a variety of books to improve and enhance their writing. These are the books I come back to for inspiration, guidance, and help with techniques. Best Books on Writing I've broken down the list into the following categories. The craft of writing and editing Reference and grammar…
I hope your 2025 is off to a great start! Mine has been busy and low-key, the perfect combination after a jam-packed Christmas break. That being said, the past two weeks have been full of challenges. The challenges of writing for me are two-fold. Time and priorities. Since my personality…
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my September 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,…
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my August 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,…
The first quarter of 2024 zipped by in a flash. My planner--a Kate Spade little beauty--was working okay for my weekly needs. But in February, my schedule got really busy, and I couldn't see the big picture of everything. Naturally, I bought a new planner. It would fix everything. The…
Last weekend was glorious. I worked late Friday night to give myself Saturday and Sunday off. We got the nasty winter weather--single digits or negative temps and snow--and I didn't care. After several busy weekends in a row, I needed a brain reset. I'm a better writer with breaks. In…
Is anyone productive in August? My motivation to work is low, and I can't even blame it on the weather!
There's a tug-of-war within me all summer long. You know, the one that says, "Get to work!" while the other says, "Get out there and have fun!" It's especially bad right now. Since it's the middle of July, I'm hoping my reluctance to stick with my schedule has peaked. I…