5 Secrets to Writing a Bestselling Novel (How to Write a Novel)

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Have you ever wondered how to write a novel? In the process of writing my own novel, I’ve come across a great series of videos that answers that very question along with many more! I’ve recently come across one of the most helpful video series on YouTube regarding how to write a novel. Seeing as … Read more

7 HUGE Benefits of My New Early Morning Routine

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Have you ever wondered about the benefits of going to bed early, getting a good night’s sleep, and having an early morning the next day? Join me as I explore the benefits I’ve experienced as a result of my new early morning routine. Read more

A Million Little Ways: You Were Born To Make Art

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With all the many books I read each year, there aren’t many that stand out as a life-changing tool. But when I discovered A Million Little Ways by Emily P. Freeman, something dormant within me resonated and began to come to life.   Join me in the awakening. Read more

New Short Stories Are Finally Here!

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I’m so excited to share with you the release of my brand new short stories, “Proof” and “Blind Date.”  Feel free to read them at your leisure absolutely FREE!  Details below. Writing & Publishing Fiction: A Dream Come TrueBoth of these short stories have been on the back burner until this year, when I officially … Read more

Goals for 2015: Quarter 1 Updates

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2015 has already hurled past the first quarter (Q1), so it’s time for an update on how my goals for 2015 are coming along.  After several setbacks (one of which includes this post itself), I’m proud to say that my main focus has still been on my number one priority for the year: Writing. FOCUS … Read more

Rory’s Story Cubes: An Experiment In Storytelling

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Have you ever had trouble coming up with story ideas?  I know I have, and if you’re anything like me, it would probably help you a great deal if you had a tool for coming up with story ideas on the fly.  Enter Rory’s Story Cubes… Rory’s Story Cubes come in various adaptations Read more

Young-ha Kim: Be An Artist, Right Now! | TED Talks Video

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What’s holding you back from releasing your inner artist?  Do you remember when you were just a kid?  What was it you always did to pass the time?  In this inspiring and motivating TED Talks video, Young-ha Kim talks about what it means to allow yourself to “play” once again.

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A Month in the Life of A NaNoWriMo Participant

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Does the term NaNoWriMo mean anything to you?  If you’re a writer—especially a young writer—who’s been online for the past 15 years, then it probably does.

NaNoWriMo 2009 Winner Icon (Tall)    NaNoWriMo Participant Badge 2009

NaNoWriMo…No?

In 2009, I set out to finally achieve my goal of writing a novel.  The premise behind National Novel Writing Month, founded in 1999 by Chris Baty, is to write 50,000 words by the end of the designated month, which is always November.  Although I won the competition (along with hundreds, if not thousands, of others), my novel was still incomplete, life happened, and I abandoned my novel as a result.  Five years later, I began the journey to resurrect and complete it.

Here’s my story.

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