Many of you who read this blog desire to be career authors, and kudos to you. It is a fun job and a great time. I used to be in sales. I literally hated my job so much that every day I would throw up on the way to work. Every day I died a …
Category: Organization and Productivity
Jan 06 2012
Kung-Fu Writing–Taking on the Year of the Dragon
They were Kung-Fu Writing! Those geeks were fast as lighting! Adverbs a little bit frightening! Okay, I’ll stop. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon! Hiyah! *does really lame karate kick*. And yes, I screwed up and initially put Year of the Tiger. But was it really a goof? I think NOT. 2012 is gonna …
Sep 16 2011
Writing, Burp Rags & Sesame Street–How Can We Balance It All?
Happy Friday!!!! Today I have a real treat for you. My pal and fellow Who Dares Wins Author, Natalie Markey is here to talk to us about a critical subject for many of us. How can we better balance being a great parent AND a great writer? Writer Moms (and even Writer Dads) face a …
Jun 01 2011
R.D.D.–Reality Deficit Disorder Can Make Us Crazy
Welcome to WANA Wednesday, based off my best-selling books We Are Not Alone–The Writer’s Guide to Social Media and Are You There, Blog? It’s Me, Writer. This is the day I dedicate to help you guys rock it hard when it comes to building your author platform and brand. This past week, while cruising the …
Apr 22 2011
Time Management for Writers–Getting More Done in Less Time
Photo via Happy Housewives Club, which is a FANTASTIC site, btw. I have always struggled with organization, and frankly, if don’t make a list, I will be sorting baby pictures or writing out greeting cards in three minutes flat. I’ve always been envious of people who run their homes with military efficiency. You know the …