What does it mean to say, I am a blogger? For some of us it’s a means to an end. Maybe we’ve decided to get rich quick (ha ha) and use our blog as a way to bring people to our product. For some, a blog is the personal online journal… we blog about our [...]
Jeff Goins is a writer. That’s how he’d say it. And, it’s how he wants us to say it. Straight up, proud, unapologetic. Own it. No more maybe, sometimes, I think, I might be… I am a writer. It’s the theme of his new e-book, You Are a Writer. The book is aimed at getting [...]
Let me not think of my work only as a stepping stone to something else. And if it is, let me become fascinated with the shape of the stone. – Ze Frank I had never heard of Ze Frank until today. Wow is really I’ve got to say. Well, not all I’ve got to say. [...]
Every writer has his or her own voice, a unique style of writing. The good writers have perfected their style and worked hard to avoid bad habits. We all have them, it’s a matter of recognizing ours. I had an Ah Ha moment this morning. I’ve caught myself in a very bad habit (and “I’ve” [...]
A short cruise around the internet and you’ll find blogs and websites of varying caliber. More than a few are cluttered, poorly designed sites with a jumble of color and images that overwhelm readers. I don’t want to read a blog that’s visually crammed with lots of widgets and animated crap. I really hate flashing [...]
It was a gorgeous day in Virginia yesterday- a wonderful day for a gathering to raise funds and awareness for our local writers nonprofit, WriterHouse. The event was held outside at a local winery, under a canopy of colorful foliage, with a balmy 65 degree temperature and glorious sunshine. A great time was had by [...]
Writing. It seems that you either have a tightly focused writing plan or you’re all over the place. At least in my opinion. I am all over the place with my professional and personal writing. I spent yesterday marketing myself to a potential gig that would have me writing for 18+ year old males! The [...]
When I was in college I took a job driving one of the University buses, a big city transit bus. It was 1974 and I believe I was the first female to drive a bus for the University. I loved it and had great fun interacting with the people in their surprise to see a [...]
I don’t know about you but the hardest thing for me to do is toot my own horn… particularly on paper. In person I come across as a pretty together person with the type of speaking skills that make me appear much more poised and confident than I might actually feel in a given moment. [...]
From the time I was a little girl I’ve been reading and creating stories for myself and others. I often tell stories rather than give a succinct summary of the details. The story or rather the act of telling the story has helped me get through rough patches in life as well as allowed me [...]
