Transition times are awkward. Spring to Summer. School to no school. WIP #1 to WIP #2. There’s a little bit of space between one state of being and the next. The trick is to not lose productivity dur...
Stephanie had a computer problem today, so I’m posting this for her. Enjoy! As I said last week, I’m in the midst of a move. This week I am in my new place, but in the midst of unpacking ...
This week has been one of those crazy busy ones filled with all the regular activities…but more. School activities are winding down and with that come parties and awards ceremonies (and extra trips t...
I was in the process of uploading this when I got a call that Lowe’s was coming to deliver my stove to my new place. They weren’t supposed to come until...
I (Shonna) just got an email from Kitty letting me know that she is taking a short hiatus from blogging so she can spend all the time she can with her mom. She’ll be back with us at the end of ...
I just finished my one millionth revision of my current WIP. I side-loaded it onto my Nook and took it to the dentist’s office with me for one last read-through. My hygienist asked me what I was read...
Many months ago I downloaded a book to my Kindle (I still love my Kindle!) “Do the Work” by Steven Pressfield was one of those bo...
Hi friends! No writerly news for you this week. I’m spending time with my mom as she approaches perhaps her last days in the hospital. We’ll see what God’s plan is for her. This pas...
This week started the Story A Day May challenge. Instead of writing complete stories, I’m working on plot outlines for future novels. This is so fun. Since I’ve only got one day to spend on the idea,...
Last week I had a major miss-step. An “Ooops” that still makes me cringe. In the aftermath of that, I’ve been blasted with some major negative voices. “Why di...
For the past two years I have been the proud mother of a talkative and rambunctious daughter. Some people ask me how I can take care of her all day and still manage to get so much writing done. For t...
Me and My Mom in Sydney I am about to leave for Michigan to visit my mom. She’s been in ICU since Easter and a very generous friend bought me a plane ticket home to see her! (Thank you, God!) I...
Have you heard about this writing challenge? (The first one was in 2010.) I only learned about it this week and am already signed up, ready to go. But I have to wait….tick tock, tick tock. My f...
Forgive me. Please! I didn’t really forget this blog . . . I just forgot what day it was. Blame it on end of the semester mind-mush. I’m in the last wee...
I’m not feeling much like writing today. I can’t think of anything helpful or cheerful to write about to other writers. Not today. It’s been a hard couple of weeks. My mom has been ...
Let’s make this a productive blog today. #1. What is one thing that you’ve been putting off doing? Here are some ideas to get you started. Organizing your desk, your notes, your thoughts. Writing a a...
I love my art classes! I think I’ve said that a few times in the past few weeks. It’s still true. I do love my art classes. I’m taking two of them, Draw...
Kathy Tyers is one of my (Stephanie) all-time favorite authors. When I learned about her latest book, I invited her to guest blog with us. Editing Survival Tips Author: Kathy Tyers & Jamie Upsch...
While watching “Shark Tank” recently, the TV show where entrepreneurs try to convince millionaires to invest in their businesses, one “shark” told a woman that her greatest st...
I’ve been going round and round the same issues with my WIP for months. My infamous critiquer and I are making progress, but in some ways seem to be going in circles. To be honest, I’d rather be goin...
My life is getting busier and busier. The funny thing is, though, I feel more alive and motivated than I have in years. Even so, some things haven’t changed. ...
Whether you are writing for publication or for yourself, for a traditional publisher or blazing your own trail, routines will help smooth your way. Babies and small children love routines because the...
If you are following this series, you’ve written down your Table of Contents and named all your source texts, files, mp3’s etc. It’s now time to start the actual work on our own personalized Book of ...
A couple of weeks ago, in The Truth in Lies, I wondered if maybe I was running away from writing. Maybe my decision to take art and graphic design is just a way to ...
I can usually tell within the first hour of waking up how the rest of my day will go. If I start off the day in a great mood, it fuels my productive energy and I carry that feeling with me throughout...
As self-publishing gets more and more interest and press, I’ve begun to see more talk about content as well. It seems everyone has been using the quote “Content is King” the last se...
I am baby-stepping my way towards coming up with my very own personalized writing book. My Book of Writing Routines. This book will be made up off all the advice I’ve read over the years and boiled d...
All my life I’ve heard that talking to yourself is a sign you are going crazy. I disagree. For me, it’s a sign I’m getting back to normal. (Maybe crazy ...
Hello Friends!! I’m so freakin’ excited – John and I are finally out apartment hunting! Yay! We’ll be moving soon, so today I’m sharing more links and posts that might b...
A book of writing routines has been on my to-do list forever! Yes, I’ve got my writer’s notebook, which is the place I stash all sorts of things—sample first pages, critiques, business notes, lecture...
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