Dear Writer: A word of advice from someone who has been riding the writing roller coaster for thirty years. Life, at its simplest, is a series of time blocks. One second, one minute, one hour, one day. Thousands of finite segments with beginnings and ends, which means...
I realized this morning that, when it comes to this whole DIYMFA project, I need a more definable goal. Originally, I said I wanted to take my writing to the next level. But what does that mean, and how do I know when I've achieved it? Here's what I do know: First of...
2025 will be the year that I complete my DIY MFA. I began my self-curated MFA studies a few years ago, but found myself sidetracked by other projects. This year, however, I am determined to deepen my writing knowledge. And, because I've committed to chatting with you...
Promotion is one-way communication aimed at inspiring action. (Buy My Book!) Community Building is two-way communication aimed at building connections and strengthening relationships. (Let's chat and get to know one another!) A successful writer uses both. ...
John Madden famously said, “If you can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.” What he didn’t mention is that once you step off the porch, you might have to fight to for your fair share of the yard. It’s not that the other dogs want you to stay...
People rarely feel a solitary emotion. Rather, we are a cacophony of feelings and thoughts all happening at the same time. Take, for example, a woman walking at night. Suddenly she hears footsteps drawing closer. Is she frightened? Sure. But what else does she feel?...
