November went by in a complete whirlwind for me, as I’m sure it did for many of you. One of the things I’ve learned to do in the past year is to give my writing priority. Unfortunately that means that … Continue reading
Wanna be a writer? Author Anne Rice has one primary piece of advice for you. WRITE. Before you go off in a huff, hear Anne out. The video is a little over twelve minutes, but well worth it. I agree … Continue reading
So many ways to procrastinate when writing a book. So little time. Love this Publishing Flowchart for Procrastinating Writers created by Zachary Petit, posted over on BookBaby. As we jump into the craziness that is NaNoWrimo, here is a reminder … Continue reading
Note: The original post is from October 10, 2010. I have updated it in preparation of NaNoWriMo 2012. It’s that time of year again. Aspiring and veteran novelists are all worked up about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). This will … Continue reading
Saturdays here at Mindful Banter are usually reserved for singing the praises of storytellers we admire like Judy Blume, Jocelyn Jackson, Pearl Cleage, and Nora Roberts. But this week I get to spotlight storytellers who are striving to make their … Continue reading
A goal without a plan is just a wish. ~ Larry Elder The realization that we’ve entered the final quarter of 2012 prompted me to pull out my 2012 goal list and review it. I haven’t hit all of the … Continue reading
We’re two days into the final quarter of 2012. This is our last opportunity to make 2012 everything we thought it would be when we set our resolutions nine months ago. I created a list of goals and shared them … Continue reading
You wouldn’t leave the house for a job interview after rolling out of bed. You’d shower, do your hair, apply makeup, and put on your best job-interview-appropriate clothing. Why? Because you want to make a great impression. So why would … Continue reading
You’ve finally finished your manuscript, novella, or short story. Whether it’s your first completed manuscript or your fortieth, it’s still a major accomplishment. After all, even prolific author, Nora Roberts, admits that after writing more than 200 book, writing is … Continue reading
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Dr. Maya Angelou The quote above by poet, educator, and best-selling author, Dr. Maya Angelou, … Continue reading
There are certain books and authors that epitomize a special time and place in our lives in the same way music can create a soundtrack to our lives. For me, one of those authors is one of those authors. I’ve … Continue reading
I have admired Ann Curry’s work and her quiet charm ever since the first time I saw her on the Today Show behind the news desk many moons ago. That, I thought, it what a morning news show should be … Continue reading
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