It's truly unbelievable that we're ending another year and, more importantly, a new decade. A new decade! RIGHT ABOUT NOW is the time that most people start giving some serious thought about those resolutions they want to get started on in the new year. And I say, "Why wait?" Is there something in the new … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 10
My weekly report #8 consists of the following: there is no weekly report today. Instead, I thought it would be a better use of your time and mine to have me change things up this Monday. So, instead of wasting this blog post on reporting about the small list of things I managed to accomplish … Continue reading Newbie Writers Sharing Their Writing Journeys
Even though I've been struggling more with the finishing touches to book #2 than I did with Playground . . . , I'm still taking in and learning from every part of the writing process this go-around. I count it a privilege to have the struggle, because I think I learn my most powerful lessons … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 7
Earlier this week, I had a strange phenomenon greet me and, surprisingly, it involved my self-published book. I announced in a previous post that I would be participating in some "strength training" for my voice in preparation for creating the audio book for Playground . . . I mentioned that I would be reading my book … Continue reading Reliving the Fears from Your Writing Process
Doing your own reading for the audio recording of your book is definitely not for the faint of heart. I'm learning that speaking stamina is required if I want to produce a solid audio book. And, the voice preparation officially starts this week. Actually, the unofficial prep began a couple of weeks ago when I started … Continue reading An Inexpensive Voice Coaching Option
What can I say about November 3 - November 9, 2019? Well, there were some special highlights, such as a beloved family member's birthday and the fact that my family and I were blessed to wake up and experience each one of those days (always thankful for life). But on the book writing end of … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 6
Since I posted Reblog – The Road to Authorship last week, I thought it fitting to have today's reblog backtrack almost exactly 6 months to this very day. What could have been happening at that point in time? Yep, you've probably figured it out from the blatantly clear title . . . my first draft manuscript for … Continue reading Reblog – First Draft Manuscript is DONE!
While many writers are in NaNoWriMo mode, I'm navigating through "Operation Manuscript Revisions". For me, the month of November will be all about tightening up the first draft and functioning in edit mode. However, I'm going to come clean and admit that I didn't quite make my deadline to have the first draft completed by … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 5
Here are a few funnies for you. Maybe you can relate, maybe not. Either way, you'll possibly chuckle a time or two (or at the least, break into an awkward grin). How I'm feeling at the end of my second manuscript: This first draft manuscript is a hot mess and will need tons of editing … Continue reading A Little Manuscript Humor
Happy Monday, All! I hope you had a blessed weekend and got to do something just for you (even if it was to veg out at home and rest a ton). We are thigh deep in the last quarter of 2019. In hindsight, I say this all the time, when this time of year comes … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 4
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