Finding the Sweet Spot
With any creative endeavor, there’s a sweet spot to be found. Photo by Samuel Clara on Unsplash I have been writing fiction for almost 40 years now. Because I bought…
Ongoing Projects and New Ideas: Finding Balance
I have many ongoing projects and new ideas happening in various stages. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash Sometimes, they just won’t shut up! Who are they? The voices in…
Books in All Forms are Awesome
Whatever form it takes, a book you create is awesome. Photo by Vandan Patel on Unsplash While writing comes relatively easily to me – I know it is harder for…
Never Let Fear Stop You
Fear will lie to you a lot. But don’t let it stop your work. Photo by Zohre Nemati on Unsplash Over the last year or so, I’ve joined several groups…
How Do You Practice Persistence?
Persistence is the key to accomplishing everything. But how does it work? Photo by Marcelo Novais on Unsplash When I was younger, I jokingly referred to myself, more than once,…
How Do You Get Noticed?
What does it take to get your brand noticed? Photo by Jo San Diego on Unsplash While I have been writing for nearly 40 years, I didn’t get professionally published…
What Inspires You?
What inspires will be variable but is always important. Photo by MJ Blehart No matter what projects I am working on, I often look for inspiration. Even when I am…
Content is King
Ignoring content will be to your detriment. Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Yes, I write a lot. I blog 6 days a week, plus my podcast and my fiction…
Book Smarts Versus Street Smarts
Book smarts and street smarts both have a place in our lives. I think I was in high school when I started playing Dungeons and Dragons. Given my deep love…
The author meditating
Getting Comfortable with Getting Uncomfortable
Leaving the norm behind and stepping out of your comfort zone can be uncomfortable. The author meditating Since college, I have held a LOT of different jobs. I have been…