Tag Archives: Writers Resources

My Listening Months

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Happy 2013! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and end-of-year celebrations. My crew is back to the structures of normalcy; or our family’s definition of normal. That normalcy is back to work, school, home work, and waiting for spring. … Continue reading →

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Writing for Self vs. Audience

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Who do you write for? I don’t mean which publication, company or special interest group. I mean who is your audience? Is it you or is it comprised of various types of people? My audience varies. I have written copy for … Continue reading →

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Why I Blog: Seven Reasons

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

There are a gazillion reasons why I blog. Here are seven. 1. Therapy. Like exercise, writing is an outlet for stress, negative energy and toxic thoughts. The act of writing enables me to think more objectively about parenting, marital conflict, … Continue reading →

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Schedule It

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

This week I found myself lingering at blogs with tips and advice for success. Some are specifically for writers while others seek a broader audience. Ironically, I’ve been struggling this week to complete my writing in a timely fashion. This obstacle … Continue reading →

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Versatile Monday Morning Buzz

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

It began like any other weekday morning. Monday arrived with an alarming blare. The coffee buzz I sought had yet to kick in. But, as I  scanned my unread e-mails, I noticed a message from a new, WordPress, blogging buddy, Leonie Lucas. … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo: Week 1 – Setting the Stage

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

This first week of NaNoWriMo has been all about setting the stage for my characters as well as for myself. Since this is my first 50k, I have put five contingencies in place to ensure a strong finish. What tips … Continue reading →

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