Here are seven steps that will help creativity seekers along on the path to increased skill development and productivity.
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My 2019 Reading Plan and Tentative Schedule
My plan for reading this year is to stay close to the plan I already made for the 2019 PopSugar Reading Challenge. That will provide for a lot of diversity in my reading as I’ll be exposed to genres I wouldn’t otherwise pick up to read. I will also have other books to read, because not everything is covered in that challenge.
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Let the Words Flow
It is easy to be a writer – that’s what some people think. They say, “Oh, you’re lucky. All you have to do is write. And you make millions.”
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Self-Published Authors Develop Realistic Expectations
A lot has happened since I started writing novels fifteen years ago. Back then most writers considered New York publishers the only way to go, and the only way to be real authors. These days, writers are more realistic, myself included. A lot of us have become self-published authors, and are happy with that.
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Ten Tips for New Writers
Ten tips for new writers of any genre…
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The Newbery Project
I’m a participant in The Newbery Project, a group collaboration blog with reviews by people who have agreed to read and review Newbery Medal winning books. The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association (ALA) for the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature in the USA, the prior year.
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Focus is Over-Rated: Just Love Your Work
Can you imagine being totally focused on one project every waking moment? How boring that would be!
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What Really Happened When I Left Happy Camp and Moved to Idaho
It took a long time to get around to writing this blog post. I’ve been grappling with some heavy philosophical issues, related to this blog… like “Who am I?” and “What do I write here?” and “How much do I want to tell them?” Things like that.
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She’s a Bulldog
Ever been called a bulldog? Well, I have! [Read more…]
Blistered and Determined to Hike
People take long thru-hikes to prove their determination and perseverance to themselves, despite blisters, sore muscles, and starvation.
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Today’s Word is ‘Determination’
For those who would like to know how I made it through eight NaNoWriMos successfully, I have this bit of advice. What worked for me DETERMINATION. If you have the desire to write a novel in November, you have to be really, really sure you want it.
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