I was working on my next journal which will include ways to improve creativity and feel inspired when I realized something. There are times we do go blank, and it’s not out of lack of discipline. Maybe we just have too much going on. Instead of getting frustrated (my past self), stop and listen toContinue reading “Brain Power”
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Making Movie Night Productive
Last night was Turkish movie night, and I found a new series called Love 101 where delinquent students are one step away from being kicked out of school. One vote keeps the head principal from kicking them out and they team up come up with a plan to keep that one vote at the school.Continue reading “Making Movie Night Productive”
The Night Muses
My excitement about the new project made for a restless night. As soon as I laid my head down, more and more ideas for books filled my mind until I got out of bed and make the trip down the hallway to my writing writing desk. My muses took over and wouldn’t let me sleepContinue reading “The Night Muses”
Writer’s Meet-Up
Monday is here and I’m still feeling inspired from my weekend meet-up with two fellow authors. They wanted to meet to decide the best route to go when it comes to publishing. We started with traditional publishing and finding an agent. I asked if they wanted to wait and go through the whole experience ofContinue reading “Writer’s Meet-Up”
Publishing Friday!
Friday is here and you know what that means! Today, is publishing day! Another new book is released. This one is for all the foodies out there who want to write down their recipes and keep track of their favorite finds! My Favorite Recipe Journal is Published! Drum roll – this is #3. The nextContinue reading “Publishing Friday!”
What is a UFO Today?
Last night was a first as a foodie. I watched a YouTube video of a restaurant chain in South Korea and they make burgers in the shape of UFO’s. There was something inside that growled and immediately wanted to try the spaceship looking burgers. Meat, tomato, lettuce, cheese and sauces are pressed down into aContinue reading “What is a UFO Today?”
Amazon Kindle Self Publishing Tips
Tuesday is all about helping other writers problem solve when it comes to publishing their books on one of the largest platforms, Amazon. Who knew this little website would go from selling used books into a commerce beast for creatives and independent businesses. Inside of the warehouses are the hopes and dreams of millions ofContinue reading “Amazon Kindle Self Publishing Tips”
ReWrite Day!
If you haven’t noticed by now, this week the theme is creativity. I introduced Austin Kleon who is known for blacking out words in Newspapers until they have a statement of words together that make us smile, and I shared Dan Brown’s source of inspiration for his thrillers – it’s all about the research. CreativityContinue reading “ReWrite Day!”
Finding a Book Cover
Everything is so Minnesota today. We went from 70 to 30s today and the first thing I saw when I walked outside were snowflakes. You read that right, snow flurries on Monday. Yuck! I took my morning walk to get the blood flowing and I started to think about my to-do list. I realized IContinue reading “Finding a Book Cover”
Ideas for Promoting Your Book
Over the past few months, the designer in me went crazy. Instead of creating one journal, I created a few more. My normal breaks from writing turned into a funnel of resource journals for writers, gardeners, and food lovers. I’m in love with art, design, and writing down your thoughts no matter what your passionContinue reading “Ideas for Promoting Your Book”
Reset Time
We sprang forward a few weeks ago and all my clocks changed over except my alarm clock. You know when you have that feeling that everything is a little off? I heard clock ticking like a drum on the wall and always felt a few steps off from where I was supposed to be standing. Continue reading “Reset Time”
Find the Right Words
“For your born writer, nothing is so healing as the realization that he has come upon the right word.” -Catherine Drinker Brown Let the brain sparks fly this weekend and may you have multiple moments of brilliance. I had to share this quote to inspire the moment when all the words you type finally connectContinue reading “Find the Right Words”
Writer's Block Inc 