That title is essentially a slap in my own face. I mean, I know I readily admit that I only sporadically maintain this blog, but…
Everyone agrees that 2020 sucked. Unfortunately, 2021 isn’t off to the best start either. But I’m not going to dwell on all the negativity in…
I’ve been really struggling this week with what to post. Basically, I’m censoring myself because a lot of what I want to talk about isn’t…
My very-first-ever reader survey ended last week, and I’m so thankful to each and every one of you who participated! Conducting a reader survey was…
Okay, I’ll admit that title is probably a bit misleading. Because I’m not going to tell you some magic formula that will make readers flock…
Well, I’m not sure I can pronounce the name correctly but thankfully no one can hear me on the Internet. This blog has been nominated…
As I am working through Jeff Goins‘ Intentional Blog course, I’m learning to focus my blog on the things I’m really passionate about. I intend…
For Day 14 of the Great Writers Series, Jeff encourages us to develop brands. Branding has a lot to do with the impression your work…
I’ve been trudging along in the Great Writers Series, doing better some days than others, really trying to stretch my legs as a writer and…
On Day 11 of the Great Writers series, the habit to develop is to get rid of all the junk that gets in the way…
Ugh. It’s so easy to get off point, isn’t it? I’ve been doing so well, blogging AND working on the BIG Project every day. Then,…
Yesterday, the habit was to start. Today, the habit is to build. What’s the difference? All the blood, sweat and tears. Ok, that might be…
I “stole” this idea from Derek Halpern of SocialTriggers.com. Yesterday was my Day 6 in Jeff Goins’ Great Writers Series and the challenge was to steal…
Any composition teacher will tell you, it’s one of the first rules of writing: know your audience. Knowing who you are writing to helps to…