Sometimes you get stuck in a rut. You think you’re not creative. Or you feel “blocked.” You get frustrated and don’t know what to do next. Well…. I can help you with that. In more ways than one. First, I have a few books out that address various aspects of creativity. They’re all linked below […]
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Ebook vs Print
This has been a question since Amazon came out with the first Kindle. First, I will say that as an author, I will write and publish in both digital and print formats. That’s not what I’m talking about here, though. I’m talking about what I — and you — prefer to read. In case you […]
Continue readingGive Yourself the Gift of Creativity
There is something to be said about buying something for yourself from yourself. It’s not selfish (unless absolutely everything is for you). It’s taking care of yourself. If you want to give yourself the gift of creativity, I can help you with that. I have three books, Devoted to Creating: Igniting the Creative Spark in […]
Continue readingPlan Your Writing Schedule (video)
Last week, I shared a video from Sarra Canon of Heart Breathings. This week, I’m doing it again. She has good information for writers, no matter how long you’ve been at it. In this video, she talks about setting up your writing schedule for 2019 and being realistic about your goals. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwh8-RtODUg]
Continue readingPlanning for 2019
It seems strange to think that there are only two weeks left in this year. I actually had to check the calendar after I typed that. Yes. Two weeks. The other day, I was thinking that it was early to be planning for next year. When I look at the calendar and realize that, though? […]
Continue readingResearching Books
This could probably go into an FAQ section. A lot of times, I’m asked how much research do I do for my books. The easy answer is: It depends on the book. Some require more research than others do. Here’s the thing. I like to research things. I can easily get lost in Google searches […]
Continue readingTaking My Own Advice
Back in October, I posted about Creative Self-Care. I have to admit that I haven’t really done that myself. I’ve been in get-it-done mode. You know how it is. You have your list. You’re checking it twice. You’re gonna find out who’s naughty… Wait. Wrong list. And I’m not Santa. Anyway, you have your list […]
Continue readingWe Interrupt Your Black Friday Shopping…
… with this reminder. Devoted to Creating: Igniting the Creative Spark in Everyone is free on Kindle through Tuesday. Click the cover image to get your copy now.
Continue readingCreatives and the Comparison Trap
Sarra Cannon is a multi-published inde author with a YouTube channel called Heart Breathings where she talks about various aspects of her writing career and how she uses planning to support it. Right now, she’s in the middle of a series about lessons she has learned in her eight years as an indie author. In […]
Continue readingSpotlight on Devoted to Creating
Several years ago, I had friends who were writing for a small publisher’s imprint — AWOCBooks.com/Devoted Books. Devoted to Truck Driving, Devoted to Quilting, Devoted to Cooking, just to name a few. I decided I wanted to write one too. Mine would be Devoted to Creating. Some people argued that since I don’t paint, I […]
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