The Quadrant | S. Connolly, Anne O'Connell, Audrey Brice, S. J. Reisner
Four Pen Names, Four Elements
It’s that time of year again where I move all my sweaters to the front of the closet and I start wearing socks again. I find something about the crisp nip of colder weather invigorating both mentally and physically after Continue reading Autumn Dawns #amwriting
I decided this morning, after sleeping on yesterday’s thoughts, that there is no time like the present to make changes. That’s what I meditated on during this morning’s meditation. Today is a “day job” day, so I won’t be getting Continue reading Day Eleven: The “DO” in #DoMagick
Today’s Plan: Sun Salutations, vitamins, blog posts, lunch with a friend, writing, pick up niece from school, pick up groceries, run to bank, do a mail run, taxes, potentially more writing, meditations, dream work. My task focus for today is Continue reading Day 9: Bathin Upon Ashtaroth #domagick
::Yes, two reading posts one after the other. I’ve really been focused on reading this year.:: At twenty-three, fresh out of college and trying to make a go of my writing career, I was burnt out on reading. After all, Continue reading For Writers: How to Keep Reading While Writing
There’s nothing like reading to make you realize a few things. What’s good is subjective to individual readers. This means that you are simultaneously a creative genius and master of prose, and a complete hack who has no business being Continue reading Creative Vision vs. Skill
During a conversation with a young author earlier this week, I was asked if I still get that “butterflies in the stomach” feeling with each book. You mean that apprehension and anxiety that happens just after a book’s release as I wait for Continue reading The Writing Life #amwriting
Being a public person isn’t always easy. From pretending everything is great all the time, to watching everything you say lest you be attacked for your alleged political agenda, sometimes you just can’t win in the eyes of public opinion. Continue reading Troll-Baiting: Critics, Haters, and Death Threats
It’s been a few weeks since Brent Underwood’s article What Does it Take to Be an Amazon Bestselling Author? $3 and 5 Minutes went viral through the writing community. First I want to say that Mr. Underwood makes some fantastic Continue reading While It’s Sometimes a Scam – Sometimes It’s Not
Inspired by Ms. Management in the RMFW Newsletter, and author Lisa Manifold, fearless newsletter editor and IPAL chairperson, I decided to play along and post my writing schedule. Last year I began writing down my schedule daily whether it be for Continue reading Writing Schedule #RMFW #amwriting #accountability
As I contemplate and research a writer productivity and scheduling workshop I’m hoping to teach next year at the RMFW conference (maybe even as a YouTube video if they decide they aren’t interested in my proposal) I wanted to share Continue reading Productivity For Writers – A Few Changes That Can Increase Your Productivity