We all talk to ourselves from time to time. You know what I mean: Those moments when you think quick one liners such as: What am I doing here? Is everybody …
Two Things To Do When Your Story Has Stalled Out
I love fast drafting — falling in love with my characters and my story as I write my manuscript without stopping to edit or going back to rewrite. Yes, I love …
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 …
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 …
Reality Check: When Your Writing isn’t Measuring Up to Your Expectations
I was talking on the phone with a writer-friend a few weeks ago, encouraging her as she prepared to submit a manuscript to an agent. She gave me a rundown …