How is your summer reading going? The global coronavirus pandemic has interrupted the normal way of life. When you’re forced to stay home for a lengthy time, reading a book seems to be one of the ways a person can feel like getting away from everything. Even better, pick up a whole series – like […]
You Should Write a Book
Listening to people’s stories is fascinating. Everybody has a story to tell. You have one, too. In fact, you’ve probably been told, “You should write a book about that.” Part of you wishes you could, but that other side of you tries to convince you that no one will want to buy your book. So you […]
Three Social Media Tips for Authors
Three Social Media Tips for Authors will help you decide if you should keep the social media platforms you have or let some go. See how you are spending your time on social media. Determine which platforms best fit you.
Look for Joy in the Small Things of Life
Need joy? Look for joy in the small things of life. Like a butterfly. Find joy from the happy memories you have. Think about lovely things and special moments that make you smile. Backyard Moments Yesterday I observed an amazing show of nature in my yard. First, I looked out my kitchen window (read about […]
Nature Inspired Writing – an Exercise that Helps Writer’s Block
“Nature’s inspiration begins when you open the blinds.” Staring at your computer screen, typing a sentence, deleting it because it doesn’t sound right, over and over again? Does this sound familiar to you? Writer’s block. How do you unlock it? Start early in the day, and allow your writing to be inspired by nature. […]
Books to Read for Valentine’s Day Week
Valentine’s Day 2018 is over, but the fun of this romantic day doesn’t have to be. You can celebrate romance with your valentine all year long. Buy a book for you and one for your sweetheart. Go to your favorite bookstore, and shop for after-Valentine’s Day sales. Enjoy Valentines Day – even after it’s over! […]
Become a Motivated Writer Despite Distractions
How to Manage Distractions and Become a Motivated Writer Need the motivation to finish writing a book you started but can’t progress because of distractions? You can become a more motivated writer when you manage the distractions that interrupt your writing process. How? Add these four tricks into your daily routine:
New Management for Writers – Refocus. Life Happens.
Under New Management New management is not only for the store front. You’ve seen that sign in front of restaurants or businesses before. But have you ever seen an author’s page or blog Under New Management? New Management Sometimes writers have to refocus, let go of things that take them away from writing, change what isn’t […]
Profanity and Substitute Cursing in Novel Writing
Southern Substitute Cursing Terms Oh, my goodness gracious! That’s a southern term which is an exclamation of excitement, surprise or frustration. The phrase was mentioned awhile back in my Wordsmiths critique session with my fellow writers. Wow! This brought back some memories for me.
Make Money Blogging through Funnels
How to Make Money Blogging Thinking of starting a blog or already have one? You found this blog post, so you are probably on a mission to figure out how you can make money blogging.
Thanksgiving Lessons on Blogging
Today is the beginning of Thanksgiving week, a busy season that leaves little time for blogging.
What it Takes to Be a Successful Blogger
Blogging still works – when you work it. Like anything in life that you want to accomplish, it requires effort for success to happen. If you’ve started a blog, congratulations! Enjoy it, post consistently, and try out ways to make it become successful. When it hits a lull, don’t give up. Connect with other […]
Maintaining Blogs
Maintaining Blogs Finding the time to blog takes planning. Maintaining one blog is one thing. Maintaining multiple blogs is another. If you are thinking of creating more than one blog, plan carefully before you launch them. I’m a blogger who loves to blog about different topics and help beginning bloggers. When I began blogging, I […]
Overcome Writer’s Block: Encourage Yourself to Write
Prevent Writer’s Block Writer’s block is unnecessary, but it happens. It’s a condition that sends a writer into the oblivion of being unaware of the senses. If you’re suffering from writer’s block, there is a way out. But you have to take the first step. The way you do it is to encourage yourself. How […]
How to Insert a Link in WordPress
How to Insert a Link in a WordPress Blog Post Inserting links in a blog post sometimes gets frustrating to bloggers. I assured the last blogger who was having linking problems that I would write a blog post with instructions on how to insert a link in WordPress. You see the three words in the last […]