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• What I Learned While NOT Writing

  As I race toward a self imposed deadline, I’ll be posting some “Oldies but Goodies” on Mondays, unless inspiration hits! Be sure to read until the end for my... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• State Your Theme

  

  A lot of things have to happen in the first twenty pages of your novel. You’re busy introducing characters, setting, smashing that perfect opening line (stop... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Monster Mash Book Bash

  

  It’s back! The second annual Monster Mash Book Bash will commence on Tuesday, October 29 -31st. That’s tomorrow! What is the MMBB? Glad you asked. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Heart of a Lonely Writer

  

  Sometimes I swear I’m masochistic—committing  to a career fraught with rejection, with anonymous spews disguised as reviews, and a wait that rivals the time it... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Your Hero’s Goal

  

  I’ve been spending the month of October preparing for NaNoWriMo. Without a plan, you could easily waste 50,000 words next month. I’ve been going into detail ove... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Just Go with the Flow

  As I race toward a self imposed deadline, I’ll be posting some “Oldies but Goodies” on Mondays, unless inspiration hits! Be sure to read until the end for my... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Recognizing Lies and Beating Them with Truth

  

  If you write fiction, you may know all about crafting lies that drive your characters, but have you ever had to beat the lies in your own real-life story? As I... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Moral Premise Workshop Week 1 – Ironic Hook

  

  I’m going to spend the next few months going through the story creation steps outlined in Stanley Williams’ excellent book, The Moral Premise. Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life’s Transitions: When the Writing Slows Down

  Sometimes interruptions in life bring about transition. Sometimes the transitions are welcomed like a new baby or bigger home, other times they are devastating... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Mid-Point Moment

  

  Your novel’s midpoint is often compared to the center pole on a circus tent. Without it, you get a long, sagging middle supported only by the first and second... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Interruptions That Recharge: Dancing the Weekend Away!

  

  Yep, that’s right. I missed a Monday post again. But I have a darn good reason. I was taking a much needed swing dance weekend  (Last one was over a year... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Moral Premise

  

  Up until recently I associated “premise” within the field of debate. It’s important to understand your premise if you are going to argue a point. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Flashback: Ramblings with Author Ronie Kendig

  

  Flashback Fridays: We’re taking a look at where these writing moms and dads were years ago. Up today, an interview with Ronie from April 20, 2006! Check out... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top 10 Lessons Learned at ACFW

  

  I, your humble reporter, attended the ACFW Writer’s Conference last weekend. It was the first time I’d attended since 2005. As you can guess, I found... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Rules to Avoid Disappointments

  

  As everyone travels back from ACFW today, I’m sure that among the highs, some of you have been hit with crushing disappointments. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Using Routines for Focused Writing

  I remember hearing a story about Charles Wesley’s mom. She had a dozen or so kids in her home of various ages, personality types, and volumes.  (I bet she home... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Be Still

  

  “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10I can’t even count the number of times I’ve read that verse, or heard a sermon about it, or attended a weekend... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conference Time

  

  This week Super G will have some activities planned for those of you unable to attend the ACFW Conference in Indianapolis. I will be there, but the last time I... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top 10 Reasons You’re Jealous I’m NOT Going to ACFW

  

  This is the second ACFW conference I’ve missed since 2005. The second one in Indianapolis. Go figure! And while I fretted and lamented and whined about missing... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Goal Setting for Codependents

  STOP… before you scroll past this post. I know, the word codependent conjures up all types of dysfunctions I’m sure you don’t have, but what if the the goal... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION