I mentioned a while back that one of my goals was to be more positive and try new things, to reward my hard work with time off and be more mindful of my own health and well being. That means continuing my reward system, e.g. if I finish writing/editing a book, I reward myself with… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Reward System
I’m going to do 3-4 check-ins, this year, instead of a mid-year one, because I hope it will serve as encouragement. At the very least, it will keep me accountable for my progress. GOAL: celebrate every completed book I write with 5 books off my Netgalley list. RESULTS: I haven’t completed any books yet, this… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Goals Check-In
2020-2021 were hard for everyone. For me, I didn’t leave the house from the start of the Covid pandemic, except for my Covid jags and medical appointments. Having Theo kept me busy and active, so it wasn’t so bad, and I’m a natural hermit who hates the cold, so going out wasn’t my priority. In… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Bad Timing
As I said before, I’m updating this post regularly, to keep you guys up-to-date with my discoveries. It’s been updated multiple times since I first started, and it will probably face more changes as time goes on. For now, here’s my complete list of Filler and Filter words to look out for in my writing.… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Filler & Filter Words (Updated!)
You know, by now, that I’m constantly updating my editing process. Every time I edit a book, I find or discover something new. Then there’s the conversations with other authors, my publisher, my editor, that spark a thought or a change. You can read my full Step by Step editing process here. What I’ll share… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Editing Process (Updated!)
Let’s see…2021 hasn’t been *much* of an improvement over 2020, but it’s far less chaotic, for sure. How did I get on? Here’s a quick reminder of some of my Goals for 2021: Life Goals Continue lessening the stress and workload of my actual work schedule. FINALLY get control over my finances. I want to… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: 2021 Goals: The Results
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