Blogger: Mary Keeley
Just when we think the industry might be settling down for a while, we learn of another publishing house acquisition here or discontinuation of a line (usually fiction) there. Add staff changes and career re-directions to the …
Productivity
Goals and Long-Range Planning
Blogger: Mary Keeley
I have a confession to make. Today’s blog is an update of a post I did last year at this time. I realized about midnight that the blog I had scheduled for today is too similar to …
Reviewing Your Goals
Blogger: Rachel Kent
It’s the middle of September already! Amazing. I think September is a great time to review the goals you set for the year to see if you can still meet them before the end of the year …
Writing on a Full Tank
Blogger: Mary Keeley
My well-being tank is full. A week away with family has done it for me. And now I’m eager to be back at work. Likewise, writers need to take regular breaks to recharge. Writing on a full …
You Know You’re a Dysfunctional Writer When…
Blogger: Mary Keeley
This week I’m rushing to send out proposals to editors and cross off as many other things as I can on my self-propagating to-do list. So much to do before going on vacation tomorrow for a week. …
Daily Word Count, Part Two
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Last Tuesday we started our discussion about writer productivity and word count goals. If you missed it, you can find it here. I received such great input from many of our Books & Such authors, I …
Daily Word Count, Part One
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
When I was actively writing one of the questions I always asked fellow writers was their daily output. Being a wee bit on the competitive side (understatement) I was always anxious to track my progress and improve …
Pre-Pub Writers–Seize the Day
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
It’s a given that before a writer is published he needs to hone his writing skills but what else can a writer do while he’s waiting to get that first contract? How can he seize the day? …
Why 10,000 hours of practice isn’t enough
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Most of us have heard that, if we want to succeed at any activity, the best way to do so is to practice that activity for 10,000 hours. The title of this post suggests that 10,000 …
How About a Systems Audit?
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I know, I know. You hear the word “audit” and you imagine that a root canal would be more fun, right?
Let me make the case for scheduling time to perform an internal audit of all your …