I learned a new way to look at things. I went to Poland a couple of years ago. This trip had been on my bucket list for years, and finally, it was time to go. My daughter and I stopped off in London for several… Read More
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14 Ideas for Working from Home
Working from home presents a number of issues which can be easily overcome with some forethought.
Fill Your Idea Void
There are days when my brain is simply on vacation. A total idea void. No thoughts appear. Nothing seems interesting. This is very typical writer’s block. That is when I start looking at the different sites I follow and reading the blogs with interesting titles…. Read More
Culture-Bearer
A few days ago, I was listening to a story on NPR. They were talking about the loss of history and culture for Native Americans and what the various tribes were doing about it. The NPR announcer aired a number of interesting interviews. Especially relevant,… Read More
Observe as a Writer
Are you just traveling through your world passively, without really engaging, without really taking time to observe? As a writer, fiction or non-fiction, it is your task to observe the world around you. Actively. Not passively. Memory experts tell us that if you passively read,… Read More
To Not Write is Not Right
This is the first time I have sat down to write in almost a year. I had a good reason: my husband was extremely ill, and I needed to be there for him. He since has recuperated and is doing well. Life is getting back… Read More
Word Count to Book Pages
Figuring how to convert your word count to book pages is dependent upon a number of factors. These factors are subject to your vision of your book and the printer/ebook specifications. Word Count All of the word processing programs (Word, Page, etc.) have the ability… Read More
Writing Your Book
How to Get Started Writing Your Book Writing your book can be overwhelming, unless the project is broken down into manageable parts. Many people want to write a book, but very few people actually accomplish the task. Write out the Main Idea The very first… Read More
Vacation from Writing
If your mind has stalled, stuck in that writer’s rut of lost muse, perhaps it is time for a vacation from writing. This can be as short as a trip to the coffee shop and drinking your favorite brew. Watch people. Here you are surrounded… Read More
Handling Bad Publicity
Everyone in the business of writing receives bad publicity from time to time. Sometimes, it is just an individual bad-mouthing you for whatever they perceive. Walk on from petty individuals who are probably just jealous of what you have created. Other times, however, you or… Read More