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Read to be Published
by Ron Estrada To pick up on the theme that Super G laid down yesterday, I wanted to talk about our reading strategy. Yes, I said strategy. If you’re the typical writer…interrupted, you personally know at least a dozen published authors. You also have a spouse and friends who say, “Oh you have to read…
Lose the Guilt: The Harsh Reality of a Reader…Interrupted
I have way too many books in my TBR (To Be Read) pile. Way too many friends with books I’ve been wanting to read for years. YEARS! Some of these books are personally autographed to me. They wait and stare and guilt me into not giving them away because I have to read them. My book…
8 Ways to Revive Your Writing Mojo
I recently posted 8 Ways to Kill Your Writing Mojo. Today I want to focus on the reverse problem. What if your writing mojo is dead and you want it back? I have some ideas for that, too. Take an adventure. The first time I went to the Caribbean, I returned with a book outline, a…
Read What Scares You
by Ron Estrada Last week I encouraged you to write what scares you. Find a theme that you’d just as soon avoid and dive in. The emotional ride it takes you on will grab the reader and take her along, too. That’s our goal. Having said that, now I’ll encourage you to read in the…
8 Ways to Kill Your Writing Mojo
This whole writing business can be quite pesky. I mean, who really needs a muse popping up at inconvenient times and giving you burning inspiration that simply must be addressed? Who likes having a physical need to express oneself creatively? And who enjoys a solid groove of manuscript progress? There are ways to make it…
Write What Scares You
by Ron Estrada You’ve heard the same advice for years about how to behave at a social gathering. The unwritten rule to avoid controversial subjects like politics and religion are the basis for etiquette and creating lasting friendships or, at the very least, long term associations. It’s what keeps our existence steady and predictable, albeit…
End of Summer Book Giveaway!
Bad news… it’s the final weeks of summer. Good news… still time to lounge by the pool or lake or inside with a good book. And to help you out, I’m giving away my two novels along with a Starbucks gift card just to sweeten the deal. Details below Also, those who leave an amazon…
Managing What’s Left of Your Summer
Summer. Time to slow down, relax a little, and finish (or start) those neglected projects you started last year. Right? I had grand plans of doing all the above, and while I’ve dabbled in fun and accomplishments, it hasn’t been to the degree I had planned. How about you? So in an attempt to embrace…
In a Fog on the Writing Journey
For the last few months, I’ve felt a foggy confusion hovering over my writing journey. I’ve pressed on, kept banging on the keyboard, and had a couple of encouraging things happen, but not really the kind of breakthrough I’d like. I’ve surrendered my writing journey to the Lord, so I’ve felt peace knowing that He’s…