Have you ever gotten lost in your writing? So wrapped up in the words that time flew by without notice? Most of us creative-types have probably experienced this at one …
Weekly Spark: Ron’s Big Fat Marketing Secret
It’s okay to be a slacker. Honestly. I want you to take a deep breath. Relax. And close your Facebook, twitter, Google+, and Instagram apps. It’s okay. I promise that …
Weekly Spark: Group Therapy
Have you ever had a theme keep popping up in your reading? Lately I’ve seen so many posts about having a support group. Writing is such a lonely business; it’s …
Weekly Spark: Suspense Pacing—Utilizing the Reader’s Imagination
Have you ever watched a scene in a scary movie where the camera pans around the house in a tight zoom from room to room? Nothing bad or frightening is …
Finding Balance in Writing & Life: Strength to Overcome Anxieties
When I was younger, I used to bite my nails because of fear or anxiety. They’d bleed, become infected and generally look terrible. My grandma, a farmer’s wife, used to …