Say the words “Boy Scout” and most people will think “Be prepared.” That’s the Boy Scout Motto. Or they might think of words like trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous. These are …
When Publishing Doesn’t Go Your Way – 19 Things to Remember
It’s easy to get discouraged in the writing industry. It’s a tough business, and as they say on Project runway, “One day you’re in, and one day you’re out.” So …
Get More From a Writing Conference By Using Social Media
Many writers have the mistaken idea that social networking is only beneficial for connecting online. Or that it only helps when you can’t be at a conference. But it’s important …
The What and Why of Writing: Layer or Subplot
There are so many details that go into plotting our stories – one simple way to think of plotting is everything that happens to our hero and heroine: The Inciting Incident(s). The Ds (Disappointments) …
Why I Decided to Quit Social Media & You Should Too!
Yep you read that right. The Queen of social media is telling you she’s QUITTING social media. NOT permanently (thought you were going to get out of it, didn’t you!), …