Goals
4 Practical Ways on How to meet a Deadline
The first time I wrote a book on a deadline it was both exhilarating and scary. Here’s what I’ve learned about how to meet a deadline. 1. Banish self doubt. There isn’t time to constantly second guess every decision. If an editor had faith that you could deliver, have that same amount of confidence in…
Searching for an Agent
When I got my first publishing contract, the editor discovered my manuscript buried in the slush pile. At the time, this publisher didn’t require their writers to have an agent, so I worked without an agent over the course of three books. Now that I’m further into my writing career, I’m ready to have an…
How to Create a Habit in One Day
So, how are those New Year’s Resolutions going? It’s not yet been three days. Are you still holding strong? According to the University of Scranton*, 25% of resolutions never survive the first week. By the end of the second week, another 4% have dropped off the bandwagon. Only 46% of resolutions ever see the six-month…
Change your Course for the New Year!
Why keep doing the things you did LAST year that didn’t work? If “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results,” says Albert Einstein Don’t you think it’s time to change your course!
Dare to Dream in 2013
Before you make a list of resolutions you’ll fail to keep this year, why not focus on a forgotten dream. But here’s the key to making your dream become a reality. Don’t just think about it. Do it! I’ve been dreaming about dancing since I was a little girl. And just now, in my 40’s am…
Hurricanes of Excuse
I said I would do it. I said I would deliver the project on time. I said I would be faithful. I said I would be there. And then Sandy hit. The funny thing is that Sandy didn’t derail my life. Sure, we lost power and the kids missed two weeks of school, but in…
Today’s NaNo Mission:
Because I’m NOT giving up? How about you?
Project ADD? Why It’s So Hard to Finish
Is there such a thing as project ADD? If so, I’ve got it! Probably had it all my life. I remember when I was little my mom saying I always start things, but never finish them. I see that in my adult life now as I look in my office with piles of writing and…
The Perfect Blog: Setting Your Words Free
It’s Monday. The day I’m supposed to blog. And I have some GREAT posts in my draft folder. I’m really excited for you to read them, eventually. Unfortunately, they’re doing you and me no good sitting in my draft folder half finished. So what is it going to take to set them free? Schedule Time to…
Why Are YOU Going to a Writer’s Conference?
For the next couple of weeks on Tuesday & Thursdays we’ll be focusing on conference preparation here at Writer…Interrupted. About eight years ago, I took the first step toward publication. I attended my first writer’s conference. I was young, determined, and naive enough to have the confidence to get on a plane and out of…