Is anyone else feeling overwhelmed and anxious because of the coronavirus (COVID-19)? I know I am, but I’m also hopeful. This pandemic will not be resolved in a few weeks, but it will eventually get better, and I keep reminding myself of that. It’s difficult for an author (or any business) to decide what to …
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I’m continuing my series on goal setting by talking about success, how to define what you want, and how to figure out what you need to get the success you crave. Note: There are affiliate links in this post, which means that if you click the link and make a purchase, I earn a commission …
Defining What You Need for Success (Organize Your Overwhelm Part 4) | #23 Read More »
Today’s blog and podcast helps answer a question I often get asked: how long does it really take to write a book, or to self-publish a book. I’m going to share real data from 3 books I published last year under my pen name, plus I’ll share just how many days I wrote in 2019 …
How Long it Takes to Write & Publish a Book (Organize Your Overwhelm Part 3) | #22 Read More »
LEAP YEAR LOVE NOTE 💜 I decided I wanted to leave a note to myself on leap year, one I can look back on during the next leap year in 2024. I have no idea how much my life might change in 4 years (or 4 months or 4 hours or 4 minutes), but …
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We’re continuing my series on goal setting with another truth about time, this one about the real value of your time. It’s a gamechanger so please have a listen. Also in the episode: How the 80/20 Rule (aka Pareto Principle) applies to you How to value to tasks you do How to decide which tasks …
How Much is Your Time Really Worth (Organize Your Overwhelm Part 2) | #21 Read More »
“Goal” can sometimes feel like a dirty word. We keep trying and pushing and hustling and still may not complete our goal in the end, which makes us feel like failures. I’ve failed so much in my life, but each failure has brought me closer to the truth I needed to hear and the method …
Key to Achieving Your Goal (Organize Your Overwhelm Pt 1) | #20 Read More »
This is the first time you’re really hearing from me in a month. So what happened? Meds fucked me up. If you’ve been following me for a while, you may know that I deal with chronic health issues. Well, I started some new meds and WOW – my body was not happy about it. Physically, …
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In this episode: Are online courses right for you? The types of courses available Course platforms (and technology) How much I spent on courses last year Reviews of courses I’ve taken including B-School, writing courses, and even courses to create courses Scroll down for links to listen and links to the topics in this podcast. …
Best Online Courses For Writers & Creators | #19 Read More »
In this episode: What I do before I start writing Tips that help me write Quick draft techniques I use How I edit as a panster Scroll down for links to listen. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and more. Find links to all the apps here. If …
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In this episode: The signs of low/no energy days How to get past feeling like a failure on those days & letting go of the guilt of doing nothing Why doing nothing is really doing something 3 tips to help you accomplish your tasks – big and small – on those days Scroll down for …
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