Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 3: SMART Goals

Per my previous post, entitled Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More -Step 2: List-making, I have provided my top 3 goals in the following categories (goals I'd like to start on immediately, goals I'd like to start and complete in the next 3 months, and goals I'd like to start and complete within 3 - 6 months). … Continue reading Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 3: SMART Goals

My Experience with Canva in less than 500 words

As I just finished using Canva to complete my very first flyer, promoting my very first book, I couldn't help but to sit back and stare in awe at my piece of visually-appealing artwork. (See below.) Then, I mentally put focus on the true creative hero here, realizing that I largely owe my masterpiece to … Continue reading My Experience with Canva in less than 500 words

Reblog – What Industry Leaders Won’t Tell You

From time to time, I'm going to reblog one of my posts, that originally never received any or much traction, especially if I feel it's a write-up that's worthwhile to repeat. Here's a little food for thought that originally posted on January 27, 2019. Quite frankly, they don't tell us a lot.  When initially contemplating … Continue reading Reblog – What Industry Leaders Won’t Tell You

Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 1

I thought I'd keep you up-to-date with the progress on my three major goals for the remainder of 2019. I haven't put them into SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) goal format just yet. Let's just say that I'm quite certain I've chosen three basic goals that are shaping up to be SMART fairly soon. … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 1

Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 2: List-making

Let's move on to step #2 of the Goal-Setting Process: list-making. Now, I can't help but bring to mind the first step which was outlined in Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 1: Brainstorming. Feel free to review this post if you need a refresher or haven't read it before. NOTE: in preparing today's … Continue reading Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 2: List-making

My Writing Framework in Less Than 130 Words

My writing framework for book creation includes: a specific work area/working environment. My most effective working takes place in my home office or in the comfy recliner in the living room;  a designated time of the day to write along with the time range the writing should take place. during early mornings (between 5 - … Continue reading My Writing Framework in Less Than 130 Words

Set-up and Prep for Your Book Writing

TODAY marks the official start of work on my book #2. And if I learned anything from my first book, I learned this: organization and having a writing framework for your book is so crucial to assisting you along this journey of book creation. However, I will say that one size doesn't fit all. The thought … Continue reading Set-up and Prep for Your Book Writing

Revving Up the 2019 Self-Publishing Goals

It's great being back with you after the self-publishing of my book, Playground Instruction for the Growing Adult. If you haven't had a chance to check out the details, I would love for you to go to my Books page and have a look-see. I'm so excited to have completed this goal of mine and to be … Continue reading Revving Up the 2019 Self-Publishing Goals

Self-Publishing Lesson #4: Waiting Patiently is a Virtue + Exciting Announcement

Well, we're at the end of this week's blogging session at Degrees of Maternity and it's been enlightening going down memory lane and reliving some of my self-publishing, eye-opening lessons learned. And, in keeping with this week's theme, I thought I'd let you in on one more lesson before I head out for the weekend. … Continue reading Self-Publishing Lesson #4: Waiting Patiently is a Virtue + Exciting Announcement