SMART FOCUS 1 Book Page

Now Available!Amazon Bestseller!   SMART FOCUS (Book 1): How to Stay S.M.A.R.T. and Achieve Your Most Important Goals One Step at a Time.New book by author Eric Beaty will show you how to stay one step ahead of your goals all year round—just in time for the new year! And many other fine retailers Get ebook (Choose Preferred … Read more

Mind Mapping: From Page to Product

When it comes to brainstorming, mind mapping (also known as clustering) is one of the best, most effective tools you can use. And the best news: mind maps are fun and easy to create. All you need are a few simple tools: A single idea to start with A piece of paper (landscape orientation)A few … Read more

NaNoWriMo Winner for 2015!

The culmination of my writing goals for this year has now come full circle: After a six year hiatus,  I’m a NaNoWriMo Winner for 2015! Share0 Tweet0 Share +10 Share0 Pin0 Click here to see my NaNoWriMo participant post. In my most ambitious and painstaking writing project this year, I can now claim the coveted title of NaNoWriMo Winner … Read more

My Writing Machine: The MacBook Air 13-inch (Early 2015)

Why the MacBook Air is My Choice for All My Writing NeedsAnd why you should consider it before purchasing another computer. Share 0 Tweet 0 Share 0 Pin 0 My MacBook Air in my various favorite writing spots—and favorite writing drinks. Who could ask for more? Review Summary Product Name: MacBook Air Product Type: Personal … Read more

I’m an INFJ: What MBTI Personality Type Are You?

If you’ve ever wondered why you are the way you are, perhaps you never ran across a little test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (or MBTI) test. After having a particularly stressful, unorganized day, I decided to try out the test for myself to see if it would shed any light on my own personal quirks … Read more

A Month in the Life of A NaNoWriMo Participant

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…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 … Read more

How to Write Better: 96 Fiction & Novel Writing Tips

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. … Read more

Is FEAR and AVOIDANCE Keeping You from Taking ACTION?

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! 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 … Read more