Writing comes from the heart but must be directed by the mind. Goals are valuable tools to map out a path to passion and purpose when it comes to a writing career. It helps to know where you are going so that you can recognize when you get there (and …Click Here to continue
Creating Success
Writing is Not Always about Writing
November 13, 2009
About Writing
My writing is not just about me or about my writing for that matter. Sometimes there are unexpected consequences to pursuing my writing career. The last several Novembers I have jumped into NaNoWriMo with both feet – well, I have signed up to participate. Last year I boldly proclaimed that …Click Here to continue
Make Your Point
November 12, 2009
About Writing
Speaking and writing are different animals. The sooner I realize that the easier it will be to write what I am going to speak. The key to speaking is to make my point, tell a story, make my point, tell a story, make my point, tell a story, make my …Click Here to continue
Writing is an Action Word
November 11, 2009
About Writing
All that you need to do to be a writer is to write. It sounds simple but that does not mean that it is easy. There are days when I can go all day without writing one single word unless you count tweets. Writing requires a consistent commitment to words. …Click Here to continue
Write with Passion
November 9, 2009
About Writing
Writing comes naturally to some people. I can write almost as easily as I can talk – and trust me when I say that talking is NOT a problem in my life. Some of the things that I write just to write (or for work) are pretty good. But good …Click Here to continue
Beating Back Procrastination
November 7, 2009
Creating Success
The inspiration came from a question over at Christian Writers. The day can speed past without one word written, particularly when I work hard or my reasons NOT to write. Have you ever had a reason not to write? Reasons NOT to Write 10. The three year old is awake. …Click Here to continue
Writing the Perfect Presentation
October 27, 2009
Creating Success
The computer screen hums at me. The keyboard just stares. I have an encouragement presentation in just two days and I have NO IDEA what to write. Encouraging others is difficult when you are struggling to encourage self. But even worse is the growing pressure that you HAVE to encourage …Click Here to continue
Freelance Writing Priority
October 20, 2009
About Writing
“If I had a reason to get up then I would probably get up earlier.” The words were not my own but I could have easily put them into a phrase as well that deals with my freelance writing. Mine would have been about getting paid to write or having …Click Here to continue
Making Time to Write
October 1, 2009
About Writing
This morning I was talking about the number of articles I wrote in one day. During the peak of my income over the last several months I was writing up to 20 articles (about 300 words each) every day. That is a lot of writing. I had been proud of …Click Here to continue
Freelance Writing Concerns – Am I Good Enough
September 29, 2009
Business of Freelance
My freelance writing career seems to be puttering along well enough. The trouble is that my freelance writing INCOME has sputtered. It makes me wonder if I am good enough to pursue this dream. When other sites are getting thousands of readers each day and me, well, not so much, …Click Here to continue
