So much happened this past week. So much can change in such a short time. Let me explain: I took several workshops online. I decided to retool my newsletter to better reflect my purpose/goals. I was interviewed for a really
Invisibility is not renewable.
Sometimes you need to revisit things, and the less visible you are, the easier this is to do. This is because sometimes you need to revisit them twice. Thrice. Fourteen times…thirty multiplied by a million. I’m writing this for writers
My Miraculously Mundane Week
Miracles do happen. The sky is partly cloudy. The air is cool. This weather does something wonderful to the air. It smells better. There’s something that happens between 50 and 60 F that feels like magic. That is a daily
Indies & Traddies be friends?
Earlier this week an author made some accusations about the publishing world, and in particular, about self-published authors. When I read the piece, it felt like a punch to the gut. I’d just come back from a really warm and
Today's Excitement: Goals and Goo?
This is an exciting day in several ways. When I got out of bed this morning, I threw open the window and let a glorious spring breeze blow through our bedroom. The scent on the air continues to be perfect,
#WriterWednesday: Plan Your Writing Year Now
Because this is the closest we’re going to get to New Year’s on a Wednesday, I think we need to talk about writer goals, intentions, and well, all vaguely self-imposed boundaries. This is where there is creation and destruction. This
#WriterWednesday: Recognizing & The Gap
In the writing world, there are a lot of naysayers. There are rejections from online publications, literary zines, agents, small presses, big presses, contests, fellowships, and grants. There are barriers to entry at every level: reviews, money, readers, time, agents,
