How do you keep writing when other family members are home, potentially interrupting you? It takes a lot of discipline to maintain a regular writing routine. Yet most writers manage it. We have to. In the end, it’s the only way to get the words on the page. Sometimes, however,Continue Reading
by Michéle Olson My main motivation was to write a story that I would want to read! I took a lot of things that I love – Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel, I Love Lucy, Old Hollywood, movies and TV shows with nuns, and an authentic faith walk. That’s whereContinue Reading
It’s hard enough to find time to write without having brain fog mess it up. Unfortunately, that’s just what happens sometimes—and maybe more often than you’d like. It’s time to figure out exactly what’s going on, and how you can keep your brain sharp. What is Brain Fog? Brain fogContinue Reading
by Sharon Ledwith During my year-long stint as an animal care attendant, I learned so much about the procedures and daily routines of working in an animal shelter. Then, one day, I found myself wondering what the animals would say if they could talk? How they would act and sound?Continue Reading
Feeling anxious these days? We’re living in anxiety-inducing times, so if you’re also experiencing a few more sleepless nights than usual, don’t worry—you’re not alone. It can be challenging, though, to get your thoughts to turn peaceful again. The next time you’re experiencing a sleepless night, or anytime you’re feelingContinue Reading
Are you stuck at home right now and going a little stir-crazy? Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many people have been asked to work at home, or they have to be at home because their businesses have shut down. Either way, it may feel great at first—not having to go toContinue Reading
by Jessica Price You’ve seen the ads, heard the claims, and now you’re wondering if these blue-light blocking glasses are for you. Do you really want to haul out your blue-light blockers every time you sit down to write? What if you don’t write from home? Just another thing toContinue Reading
In the midst of this coronavirus pandemic, we’re all looking for ways to cope. The situation started getting real for me a couple of weeks ago when during a grocery-shopping trip I found the shelves nearly empty of toilet paper. It seemed odd to me as at that time, ourContinue Reading
In 12 years I’ve had published 22 chapbooks and 3 books, with two chapbooks and one more book forthcoming next year. Hyper-productivity is a coping mechanism for brain noise, and an aid to processing. My biggest challenge in writing is getting that distance to see my work from other eyes.Continue Reading
Are you a good guest author? One of the best ways writers can market themselves and their work is to provide guest posts for other websites or blogs. Guest posting allows an author to introduce herself and her work to a new audience, offer a free incentive to bring thoseContinue Reading
by Karen Ferguson We writers come from all walks of life: different personalities, backgrounds, interests, genres, writing habits, goals, and the like. But there is ONE thing that connects us all: We sit too much. If this doesn’t ring true for you, then congratulations! You’re doing better than most atContinue Reading
Ask yourself this: When was the last time I got some “me time?” Maybe you’re a writer with a big family. A mom or dad who’s constantly running after the kids. A caretaker or a full-time professional. You may find it difficult to make room for your writing. There’s aContinue Reading