When your fiction is crafted properly, readers will beg for your book to end…and then be depressed when it finally does.
Tag: Writing
Apr 24 2019
Three Ways We Sabotage Our Own Success & How to Change
Self sabotage is so common in our Western culture, I think we’re almost oblivious to how much we actually do it. We’re even more clueless about specifically WHY we do it. The answer is pretty simple, but I’ll add in something special to spice it up a bit. *jazz hands* #YouAreWelcome Whether we want to …
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Apr 04 2019
Optimism Overdose: Why It’s Healthy to Admit Life STINKS
Optimism is essential for a healthy life, healthy vision in particular…sort of like Vitamin A. In fact, for the purposes of today’s post, optimism IS Vitamin A for AWESOME. Why is the song ‘Everything is Awesome’ from the Lego Movie queuing in my head? I’ve not blogged in almost a MONTH. This has NEVER happened in all …
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Jan 28 2019
Quitting: Why Letting Go & Moving On are Crucial for Success
Quitting. Not a popular word when it comes to motivational quotes. Those of us who are driven achievers often end up overwhelmed, burned out, living in a blanket fort afraid to leave the house. Why? Because we’ve ALL heard that winners never quit and quitters never win. Which is complete and utter bull sprinkles. Since …
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Dec 10 2018
Revising a Novel: The Five Stages of Death, Dying & Drama
Today we’re going to talk about revising a novel. It’s a highly emotional and arduous task, but vital. Revising a novel is more than mind-bending work at a computer (or with a red pen for the retro crowd). It’s a tough emotional experience that can blindside us and land us in the mire if we …
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