As writers, most of us have heard: Writers can’t make money unless they publish a book. Shouldn’t you have a backup...you know, just in case? We’ve all felt the disbelieving stares when we mention we’re writers, too... There’s this annoying and persistent stigma - the “starving artist” concept - that’s been attached to writers for too long. It’s time to set the record straight.
Read MoreI have all the content planned for the next couple of months - outlined and waiting to be written. Today was supposed to be about goals. While I love talking about goals, I wasn’t feeling it. Not today. No, today I sat down to write and decided to nap instead...And you know what? That actually helps my writing. Here's why...
Read MoreI’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, but I love goals and learning to take small steps toward consistent new habits....What better time to start learning than a fresh new year? Writing habits can prove a little tricky, though! In our busy lives, time for creative work often feels like a luxury or some unattainable “perfect world” situation.
Read More2020 is finally over and I can honestly say I will not miss it. Not even a little. I wanted to do some pretty raw reflections for the end of the year... I am 100% about being positive and having an optimistic attitude. The truth is, though, that even I can’t pretend that this hasn’t been a terribly hard year.
Read MoreWith all the end of the year holidays upon us, and the onset of cold winter weather, taking care of ourselves is even more important than usual… It’s safe to say that we all need some self-love and self-care…These 8 activities are great forms of self-care for just about anyone. Bonus: they’re cheap!
Read MoreOur December guest is Rebecca Wilson Macsovits. An accomplished business leader and creative professional, Rebecca Wilson Macsovits, is the author of “Guion the Lion,” a children’s book that celebrates differences and encourages empathy. Throughout her career, Rebecca has led initiatives to help companies engage with clients in rewarding and productive ways, and her creative spirit has led her to extend her talents to the children’s literature space.
Read MoreAs writers, we know that ideas come and go, and are never predictable. Whenever a good idea comes along, we have to latch onto it so it doesn’t escape us! However, sometimes, even after a lot of time and hard work, we may need to make the decision to walk away from a writing idea. The real question is: how do we decide if we need to walk away?
Read MoreLucy Kirk and her book The Poison Factory are a prime example of the magic that can happen when we write what we know. After spending more than three decades working in the CIA, Kirk knows the ins and outs. Her focuses during her time at the CIA were the USSR and post-Soviet Russia - topics she addresses in The Poison Factory (TPF).
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again: the holidays... There are many stressors and many personal joys getting put aside for the sake of preparing for the holidays...It might feel like our writing is at the bottom of our list of “important” things, but the reality is that our creativity and writing does matter to our daily lives.
Read MoreOur November guest is Sandy Lo. Sandy Lo is an entertainment magazine editor and digital marketing manager from New York City. She enjoys sharing heartfelt, fun romance stories and the occasional supernatural tale. Follow Sandy on all of her social media.
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