On Memorial Day, I strolled through my local flower market. (If you’re paying attention, this blog post should have been posted before Memorial Day, but I neglected to check my calendar. My apologies!)
About an hour before the flower market …
Happy Resurrection Sunday!
Resurrection Sunday means that because of Jesus, our stories can have a different ending.
This is good news! The best news in the world was first delivered by a group of voices that weren’t considered important in their culture.
So
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Stop Being Afraid of Self-Promotion!
If I had a dollar for every time an author told me they hated platform because it felt like self-promotion, well, then I’d have enough money to fund all of your exotic writing research trips.
The notion of self-promotion tends …
Celebrating Your Writing Year: Why Every Writer Should Reflect and Rejoice!
Did you write words with a dream of sharing your words with the world? If so, congratulations. You were a writer this year.
Today, I invite you to celebrate your writing year with me. For many, celebration seems frivolous. Why …
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Distraction Detox: How to Keep Writing When Everything Else Looks Easier!
What’s the best motivation to clean your house?
Answer: Give yourself a book deadline.
If you’re a writer, you likely laughed and groaned at the same time—because it’s true. As soon as you sit down to write, everything around you …
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Finally Finish Your Book: A Practical Plan for Writers
How long should it take to write a book? Hopefully, not forever. But, some unfinished manuscripts have hung around for so long that it feels like a family pet. If asked whether you’ve finished your book, you take a deep …
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Three Things to Do When Your Publishing Path Hits a Dead End
A few weeks ago, my family celebrated my sister and brother-in-law’s 50th birthdays at Cedar Point, also known as America’s Roller Coast in Sandusky, Ohio. Famous for jaw-dropping, stomach-lurching roller coasters, Cedar Point draws visitors from around the world. I …
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Still Unpublished? Let’s Do Something About That!
What do popcorn kernels, song lyrics, and gum have in common? They get stuck, especially in places where we don’t want them to stick.
If you’re an unpublished, aspiring writer, “stuck” might be the word you use to describe the …
Battle Back from Writer Burnout!
“Give your strengths a stage to shine and keep your weaknesses from stealing the spotlight.” – Barb
As a writer, you wear many hats—social media, marketing, interviews, newsletters, income generation, speaking events, and more. Deep breath. There’s so much you …
The Two Ingredients You Need to Make Your Book Proposal Rise to the Occasion!
How do you know if you’re developing a book concept that is a passable idea versus a great idea?
If you’re pursuing traditional publishing, you must know two developmental elements that determine whether your concept is okay or great. These …
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