Short pieces I have written, reviews of books that I have read, etc…
Family, Friends, Romans, all y’all, lend me your ear… Now that Topaz has your attention… As I was sharing my publishing goals for this summer with a friend last night, we got on the topic of book marketing. Wait, don’t leave! I need to set this up so I can ask your opinion. Yes, all y’all …
Book Sales … thoughts and questions Read More »
I rarely blog about best-selling books, but I just finished reading The 4-Hour Workweek (#4HWW) by Tim Ferriss, and it got me thinking… I chose to read it because it is referred to over and over by many of the writing and productivity bloggers and podcasters I follow. #4HWW permeates my Twitter feed. Tim Ferriss …
#4HWW Impressions and Inspiration Read More »
As mentioned previously, I’ve been in a creative funk for months. Some might call it writer’s block or lack or self-discipline or procrastination… whatever. I wasn’t writing. And, I wasn’t happy about it. A vicious cycle was growing and I had to break free. I renewed my commitment and decided to apply Jeff Goins advice: YOU …
Creative Serendipity Read More »
I love to learn! I often tell my students that no day is wasted if you learn three new things. I try to live by that also. These days, learning for me takes the form of reading, researching, listening to podcasts, and watching videos. This past week I was fortunate to attend the online Influence …
Take-aways from the Influence and Impact Summit Read More »
This is my first blog post using speech recognition technology (SRT) as my means of writing. After posting a picture of my notebook and workspace by the pool last week, I received a comment expressing surprise that I still wrote by hand. How fortunate are we today that we have so many tools at our disposal, …
Using SRT and Intentional Blogging Read More »
I am a writer. That means I am compelled to write. It might be a journal, blog post, fiction, Bible study, Facebook status update, or even Tweet, but I must write. It’s been this way since childhood. When other children were drawing pictures, I was using those jumbo crayons to write. It didn’t bother me one …
5 Favorite Sources of Writing Inspiration Read More »
I have a confession to make. It’s Thursday, and today I am struggling to honor my commitment/challenge to myself to blog twice a week, preferably on Mondays and Thursdays. Actually, I’m struggling to write anything. Life and illness keep getting in the way. I don’t feel inspired or motivated. I haven’t added any words to my …
Oh Calliope, Where Art Thou? Read More »
Palmetto Poison is #3 in the Carolina Slade series by C. Hope Clark. I confess I have not read the previous installments, and almost opted not to review this book as I felt guilty for not starting at the beginning. After a bit more thought I decided to see if this book could stand alone. …
Book Review: PALMETTO POISON by C. Hope Clark Read More »
If you have ever talked to writers or read anything about writers or attempted writing yourself, I am sure you have heard of, if not experienced, writer’s block. I think it’s another one of those things that separates the amateurs from the professionals. Where amateurs fear writer’s block and often use it as an excuse …
Writer’s Block is an Opportunity Read More »
I found FundsForWriters over three years ago when I became disabled and started considering writing as a new career option. Since then I have followed C. Hope Clark through her websites (see the links below), blog, and Facebook. I have learned much from her and am always encouraged. Today I am excited that Hope Clark offered to …
What I Wish I’d Known Then… Read More »
