Have you ever sat down to write and just couldn’t get settled in to write? The page is blank. What do you do? Here’s what my friends had to say …
Finding Time To Write With A Busy Schedule
Do any of you wonder how others do it? How do they find time to write? I’m incredibly busy, as I’m sure you are; yet people are successful at writing. …
How entering a writing contest can change your life
Could entering a writing contest change your life? It changed mine, more than I could ever imagine. It all stared in Far East Russia in the middle of January. Otherwise …
Preparing For The ACFW Conference
I follow another My Book Therapy member, Melissa Tagg and she wrote something on her blog that really impacted me. So much so, I printed it and posted it on the shelf above my computer.
Here’s what it says,
“What if we took the time to write on Post-it Notes words to reflect how we want to make people feel?”
“What if we were bouncing off our seats with excitement for the stories we’re living out each day? And what if acting on these what if’s meant the difference between a so-so existence and a focused, productive and a passionate life story?”
“How about you? What wonderful word(s) would you put on a Post-It Note for your novel…or your life?”
It reminded me of the reason I started this journey. I wanted to write stories that led people to a deeper relationship and knowledge of God. Somehow I got my wires crossed and started feeling like I was about to sink with the seemingly impossibility of it all. Instead I needed a reminder to recognize what a great opportunity I have while living this journey of life and writing.
One Thing Marketing—Why You Need a Marketing Budget…or Two—Part 1
ideasparking If you’re going to get serious about stepping up your author marketing and platform-building strategies—whether pre-pubbed or pubbed—then the savvy thing to do is budget. Now I’m no Dave …