Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 3: SMART Goals (Cont.)

For those of you who have been following along with the Goal-Setting Process, you know that we're on Step 3, which has everything to do with setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) goals. The assignment from a couple of weeks ago was to take our top 9 basic goals that we identified from our lists … Continue reading Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 3: SMART Goals (Cont.) →

Reblog – Faux Mashed Potatoes (Red Lentil-Style)

Question: What do you call a refreshing turn of events? Answer: an unexpected occurrence that results in a surprisingly positive outcome. Check out a little storytelling about accidental discovery, originally published on November 9, 2018. Those occurrences in life that happen by accidental discovery have provided some of the best "lessons learned" moments that I've … Continue reading Reblog – Faux Mashed Potatoes (Red Lentil-Style) →

Why the Writing Well Will Never Run Dry

Mommy blogging time! The reason I'll never run out of things to write about has everything to do with my children. As long as I'm a mom (and that will be until I no longer exist), the writing well will stay abundantly full. Because when all other inspiration fails, my children will repeatedly bring writing … Continue reading Why the Writing Well Will Never Run Dry →

Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 3

Happy Monday! Hope you had a fantastic weekend and that you're looking forward to all the writing wonderment that lies in store for you this week. Like clockwork, here's weekly report 3 (October 13, 2019 - October 19, 2019) for progress made on my 3 goals for the remainder of the year: Create an audio … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 3 →

Reading-Writing Odds and Ends

We're going to end the blogging week with a few miscellaneous items. My week has been somewhat of a hodgepodge of many different things going on in everyone of my family members' lives (which of course affects the family collectively and individually). And, I think the influx of way too many varying to-dos and details … Continue reading Reading-Writing Odds and Ends →

Questions from a Writer to the Writing Community – Volume 1

I enjoy learning from others who've been there, done that, and have the knowledge and experience I'm seeking to gain. And in an educated effort, I've listed some questions below for your consideration. When I ask questions, I truly have a desire to learn and a need to know. So, help a fellow writer out. … Continue reading Questions from a Writer to the Writing Community – Volume 1 →

Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 2

Happy Monday! I've got another weekly report (October 6, 2019 - October 12, 2019) for progress made on my 3 goals for the remainder of the year: Create an audio book for Playground Instruction for the Growing Adult (my debut book). Write and self-publish my second book. Research and set-up some future public speaking engagements. … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 2 →