Let’s be honest—you’re not writing during the Christmas season. Neither am I. With all the glitter, the Christmas-sing-alongs, the baking and the general melee of the season, congealing your thoughts …
Focusing on One Word for 2016
It’s that time of year again when I throw down my One Word challenge! I encourage one and all — that means you! — to abandon the time-honored tradition of New Year’s …
9 Traps to Avoid if You Want to Grow as a Writer
I’ve never met a writer who didn’t claim to want to grow and improve. Everyone single one I’ve ever met has had some sort of a goal. Oh don’t get me wrong, …
The 12 Days of Christmas — My Book Therapy Style
For me, the Christmas season is enhanced by the music, both contemporary and traditional. Of course, the past few years, I’ve been on deadline, so the holidays are a combination …
Get Your Blog Found with Proper Labels & Tags
I get the opportunity to evaluate a lot of blogs, from writers I meet with at conferences to clients. And they all have many of the same questions. One of …