A chat on Twitter prompted me to expand on the ideas I was trying to share. It seems 140 characters caused confusion. The ideas seemed simple enough. The explanations seemed plain. I was reminded of the time my husband called me and asked me how to make biscuits (using a biscuit mix). I was shocked, …
Tag: consistent writing
Breaking the Procrastination Habit
> Getting it done is as simple as just doing it. I first wrote these words over five years ago and I am still working on learning that lesson right now. I am a procrastinator by nature (or by nurture) and that is a HARD habit to break. My realization of the importance behind “just …
How to Write 6000 Words EACH Day
The day before the tornadoes hit our community and turned my world upside down (and a little sideways to boot), I managed to write 6000 words in one day. I also homeschool my three boys, feed them three meals a day, and try to keep the house in something that resembles order. Life is busy, …
Write your Heart then Edit the Book
Sharing ideas about writing led me to remember that you write what is in your heart and then edit to get a solid book. Too many times writers stumble around the details and never complete the story. It all comes back around to the motto about the only way to be a writer is to …