Busy Work or Writing?

Busy Work or Writing?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Recently I was listening to an audiobook and one question really struck me: “Are you telling yourself you’re working hard, but you’re mostly doing busy work, avoiding the difficult stuff?” Eek. Yes, there are some things we...
Submission Boogie

Submission Boogie

It’s time to get my hopes up! Yes, I’m walking my talk (Get Your Hopes Up! 2/25/2016). Tuesday my agent sent out a new picture book manuscript to publishers and I’m so excited!If you read my February 25th post, you know that I’m a submission...
Get Your Hopes Up!

Get Your Hopes Up!

How many of us have said ourselves or heard someone say, “I’m not getting my hopes up.” I used to say this a lot. Now I don’t. Now I ask, “Why not?” and I say “I’m getting my hopes up.” Here’s why. What...
Claim Your (Writing) Power

Claim Your (Writing) Power

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker Anybody besides me finding incredible power in that statement? Holy moly. Writer Power! Here’s where I see our power: Writing the best story...
The Brilliance of Brainstorming

The Brilliance of Brainstorming

I’m in love with brainstorming. Especially with other peeps. For me, it’s often the brilliance of brainstorming that gets me back on my creativity track. I had two experiences of the brilliance of brainstorming yesterday—I feel so lucky! Group Genius...
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