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Category Archives: Inspiration
To Write, or Not to Write (A Travel Book)?
Writing a travel book sounds glamorous and exciting. Imagine getting paid to travel! This guidebook author explains that it isn’t glamorous as you might expect. Continue reading
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Tagged book advance, editor, guidebook, travel writing, work for hire, working with publishers
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Writing the Book is Only the First Step
Erin Casey talks with Joel Boggess from 4PointsCoaching.com about the adventure of writing. Continue reading
Are You a Wannabe Traveler?
Do you love the idea of travel? Does the thought of taking a weekend or a week to focus on your writing seem like a dream? When Jenna and I were planning the London writers’ retreat, so many people commented, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, planning, retreat, schedule, time to write, travel, write
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Your Platform is Your Key to Publishing Success
Carrie Wilkerson, aka The Barefoot Executive, shares her advice for building your platform, and gaining the credibility and visibility you need to be a successful author. Continue reading
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Tagged credibility, marketing, platform, published, publishing
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You’ll Never Find Time to Write
Oprah has her list of things she knows “for sure.” One thing we know “for sure” is that the idea of finding time to write is a myth. You must make time to write. Here are a few suggestions on how to make writing part of your daily life. Continue reading
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Tagged coach, find time to write, making time to write, practice, retreat, self-discipline, speaker, writer, writing
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Boost Your Creativity
Our brains crave variety. When we shake up our routines and step outside our comfort zones, our brains reward us with new perspectives, new ideas and creative thoughts. Continue reading
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Tagged comfort zone, creative thinking, creativity, new ideas, writer's block, writer's retreat
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Getting Started with Your Writing
Questions keep us from sending a query letter, or writing the first chapter, or delving into publishing, or marketing our finished pieces… We want to know that we’re doing it right. Well, sometimes there is no one right way. Sometimes just getting started is the right action to take. Continue reading
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Tagged action plan, getting started, how to, outline, time to write, writing
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Give Thanks… in Writing
I loved the challenge Todd Smith proposed on his Little Things Matter blog this morning. Make a list of everything you have to be thankful for. Reflect on the blessings in your life — especially the people who encourage, support … Continue reading
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Tagged hand-written notes, inspiration, journal, say thank you, writing
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