Language and its relationship to your audience Peter and I have been talking about the importance of a CLEAR message for several months, but today I'm delving deeper into language and how to find your voice, your style, and your tone when writing. Believe it or not, voice, style, and tone work ... Read More
It’s November. Time for NaNoWriMo – What’s That?
NaNoWriMo - have you heard of it? National Novel Writer's Month. Honestly, I never heard of it until six months ago. NaNoWriMo is the month (November) writers and anyone who wants to enhance their writing skills commit to their goals for writing. People dream about writing a novel or book or ... Read More
Halloween…Ghostly Fun for Kids and Memories for Kids at Heart!
Time flies by and life is so busy, I can’t believe October is over. Carved pumpkins still sitting on house steps, fallen leaves not yet raked still on the ground, and on November 6 we gain an extra hour of sleep. I used to love the time change and now that I am older…not so much! By 6:00 p.m. it’s ... Read More
You have cancer…
Three words you never want to hear - You have cancer. Three words my family members and friends have heard all too often. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I'd share my mom’s journey with breast cancer. Her first diagnosis was 26 years ago. My mom didn’t have her first ... Read More
Try These Writing and Editing Processes… Your Time Is Money
In the long run, separating the writing and editing process, setting a timer just to write, and avoiding distractions can end up saving you time and money. We’re all busy and try to multitask everything we do, but sometimes it just doesn’t pay to try to combine doing everything at one ... Read More
What is it that keeps entrepreneurs moving forward?
We've all been there. We've all heard the sayings: "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." ~ Friedrich Nietzsche "No one has the power to shatter your dreams unless you give it to them." ~ Maeve Greyson "When you feel like quitting think about why you started." Unknown And the ... Read More
The Easiest Way to Start Your Book Today
Welcome back readers. Have you ever thought to yourself, "I want to write a book?" Or, maybe you've heard an increasingly large number of entrepreneurs are writing books and you want to jump on the train. Maybe you want to spread your story and expand your audience beyond your current clientele. ... Read More
Happy Mother’s Day… Reminiscing as They Grow Up Too Fast!
On being a mother... What is it about motherhood that changes everything? After waiting eight years to have our miracle, Peter, I was terrified I wouldn't know what to do or be able to love a human being like a mother should. Really. I hated babysitting when I was growing up; the thought of slobber ... Read More