Writing

The Journal: Slaying Your Writing Monsters

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Recently, I stumbled upon an article by K.M. Weiland regarding how to use a journal to conquer writing fears. Today, I want to share my findings with my audience of fellow writers. See how award-winning, bestselling author K.M. Weiland uses her journal to “slay writing monsters.” Bestselling author K.M. Weiland Read more

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

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

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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How to Write Better: 96 Fiction & Novel Writing Tips

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Recently, I’ve been devouring a whole book’s worth of amazing tips on the art and craft of writing.  (These tips are mainly for fiction writers, but non-fiction writers can benefit from them as well.)  As a result, I’m learning more quality information about how to write better than I ever thought I could in one place.  Best of all, these tips—96 in total—are actually FREE.  I can hardly believe it because they’re worth their weight in gold.  And if you’ll apply these tips on how to write better in your own writing, I’m confident you’ll succeed.

How to Write Better- 96 Fiction & Novel Writing Tips

A Book on Writing Fiction…Compiled from Free Tips

Since “officially” beginning my writing journey back in October 2014, I’ve been soaking up every writing resource I’ve come across like a sponge.  As such, I’ve compiled many resources on writing and how to write better, and I’ve got tons more to contribute to my Writing Resources page, but possibly none so valuable as what I’m about to share with you now.

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Is FEAR and AVOIDANCE Keeping You from Taking ACTION?

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When it comes to taking ACTION, FEAR and AVOIDANCE can be your worst enemies.  Join me as I discuss how to conquer your fears by taking ACTION!

FEAR and AVOIDANCE

Taking ACTION: Scratching the Writing Itch

I haven’t written in a few days and absolutely need to scratch the writing itch for the time being.

I’m sitting here in a local coffee shop watching the cars whiz by as the wake of a recent ice and snow storm lights up the surrounding area with its brightness. (To see pictures, click here.)

I’ve been considering creating yet another side project in addition to my novel in progress and a new ebook I’m working on about goals and goal setting.  It’s based on a website I keep seeing mentioned in blog posts, on podcasts, and appearing randomly as I surf the web.

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