Category: DOM Writer’s Block: A Writer’s Journey

Questions from a Writer to the Writing Community – Volume 2

Okay, I get it. So, I didn't get much of a response from my original post, Questions from a Writer to the Writing Community – Volume 1. I posed the same questions (in that post) that I'm extending to you today. However, I left out one key component from the original post that I'm actually … Continue reading Questions from a Writer to the Writing Community – Volume 2 →

Simplifying the Writing Process This Time Around

I've been doing this writing thing for a little over two years now, so you would think I'd have everything figured out at this moment in time. Right? WRONG! No, I've just recently figured a few things out that will determine how I proceed with my writing journey into the future. For some, the light … Continue reading Simplifying the Writing Process This Time Around →

Fitting Book Writing into the Schedule Efficiently

I'm pretty sure I told you that I'd be getting back with you once I got my fall schedule together. I guess -- better late than never. Hee hee! Actually, since we're very close to the first day of winter, I'll just call this my "Schedule for the Foreseeable Future". I've been using that term … Continue reading Fitting Book Writing into the Schedule Efficiently →

Lessons Learned #5: Learn and Apply the Basics in Order to Grow

What time is it? Well, it's time for me to go back to the basics. And the basics, for me, is writing. The concept of knowing and applying the basics is one of those lessons that's come to life through my son's, Little Man's, educational journey. In my son's magnet elementary school, two of the … Continue reading Lessons Learned #5: Learn and Apply the Basics in Order to Grow →

Back to Natural Basics (in Content Creation): Focus on the Right Stuff (cont.)

Folks, I have to do this before moving on with another topic of discussion. Okay, I have a bit of trickle over from last Friday's post, Back to Natural Basics (in Content Creation): Focus on the Right Stuff. And, I thought I'd share it with you briefly today. So, I'm interrupting today's regular "Lessons Learned" … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics (in Content Creation): Focus on the Right Stuff (cont.) →

Back to Natural Basics (in Content Creation): Focus on the Right Stuff

If I were to define "the right stuff", I'd have to explain it as the "stuff" you're good at, you enjoy doing, and that's most important. So, when I think about going back to natural basics in content and product creation, I'm forced to pay attention to those activities that will hit all three criteria … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics (in Content Creation): Focus on the Right Stuff →

Back to Natural Basics: Returning to My First Creative Love – Writing

Happy Friday, All! I've missed my sharing sessions with you so very much, but I'm back. And, I'm back with a whole full circle outlook on my next steps for Degrees of Maternity. After taking some much-needed time off to spend with my family, I have such a clearer understanding and determination in how I'm … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics: Returning to My First Creative Love – Writing →

Untitled Book #2 – Part 14

Part 14: Once you've created your self-inventory and before we move on to Step #2 of The Rightful Placement Process, I think it would be very beneficial to engage in an interim exercise that will assist you in moving closer to identifying your rightful placement (if you're not sure what it is already). Try the … Continue reading Untitled Book #2 – Part 14 →