Are you an aspiring author looking for the inspiration and information you need to develop your writing habits, get your book finished and published so that it moves the needle? Or perhaps you’re thinking about writing a memoir or business book? There’s more to it than putting words on paper (or pixels).
Here’s your blog.
Write Your Book This Year
2023 author resources including my best 5 Writer Wednesday email newsletters of 2022. “Wisdom is realizing that one resource was never meant to accomplish just one thing.” Craig D. Lounsbrough What tools and resources are in your 2023 book writing toolbox? Here...
Author Content Habits for 2023
Author content habits for 2023 means matching up your book writing goals to the content you consume and where you put your attention. "Life is like an empty field. With intention it becomes a garden, without it weeds and debris will take over. Something will...
The Courage To Change Course
The courage to change course is a strategy in time, energy, and effort saving as demonstrated by my story of changing podcast providers. “A man who has committed a mistake and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake.” Confucius “If it ain’t broke...
Author Values Questions
Author values questions to help you determine what’s really important to you and help you reach your book writing goals. “Understanding your motivation for a decision helps you stay committed to it.” Brant Menswar Self regulation is a cycle of actions designed to help...
Who Controls Your Writing Results?
Who controls your writing results, otherwise known as locus of control and attributions, is a key question for authors to ask and can reinforce a lifelong writing habit. “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” Cora L.V. Hatch (1859) Where...
Prepping For Writing Habit Disruptions
Prepping for writing habit disruptions means capitalizing on your good writing days and toning the habits muscle so when disruption occurs, you can get back on track quickly. “In fire, you can plan everything out to the minute, and a minute before that,...
Resistance Comes From Our Mind, Not Our Circumstances
Why resistance comes from our mind not our circumstances when it comes to staying on track with your book writing plan. “Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” Roy T. Bennett It’s easy to find reasons to ignore...
Don’t Scrap It, Modify Your Writing Plan
Don’t scrap it, modify your writing plan, is a more productive book writing strategy that offers author self awareness and results. If something’s not working, don't scrap it, make modifications. Let’s say the current path to your book writing goal isn’t getting your...
Drive By Habits Post-Its For A Better Writing Habit
Drive by habits post-its for a better habit by learning from your missed writing caves and doing better next time. “Guilt is rooted in actions of the past, perpetuated by the lack of action in the present and delivered in the future as pain and suffering.” ...
