Keeping the faith, one dollar at a time
I sold three books recently and received this check for $37.80. I could buy a decent dinner for two or …
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I don’t say “I’m a writer.” Here’s why.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma often quotes fellow cellist Pablo Casals as saying “I am a human being first, a musician second, …
Writers: Take a step back
Image from http://cute-pictures.blogspot.com/2014/05/hd-nature-scenery-wallpapers-for-desktop.html I received an important reminder today: Don’t be so caught up in the achievement phase that you …
Admiration, or envy? You decide
We all look at others. Figuratively, we look at what people are wearing, their hair, their makeup, the way they …
11 words for writers
More from Susan Sontag on writing from the esteemed Maria Popova at BrainPickings. Popova just started a “Midweek pick-me-up” email …
What do you want to quit?
Photo Credit: Sheep”R”Us Flickr via Compfight cc. I’m sure alpaca farmers also feel pressure to be successful by the world’s …
How to tackle overwhelming projects
Photo Credit: pom.angers Flickr via Compfight cc. Some days feel like floodwaters that are out of control. Do you ever …
Disappointments in the writing life
Photo Credit: MacBeales Flickr via Compfight cc I spent a large chunk of 2017 working on a project I hadn’t …
Creating a consistent writing practice
What are your tips and tricks for keeping a consistent writing practice? I will admit, there are times when I …
One word that can cause a lot of harm
Photo Credit: Anderson’s All-Purpose Flickr via Compfight cc I hate this word. It’s a word that sets us up for …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 