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My problem with writing groups…
I have been rewarding myself lately for the completion of my third non-fiction book, by reading a GREAT novel! Have you heard about “The Paris Wife” yet? I find it to be the perfect distraction from all the pressure I put … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Stress Management for Writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, the process of writing, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Writers' groups, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning, Writing and personal growth, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing critique groups, Writing the truth
Tagged can I learn from writing groups?, committed writers, Paula McLain writing, serious writers, The Paris Wife review, writing groups
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Traditional publishing versus the “INDIE” approach
My friend and fellow writer Tammy Bleck would like to share with you her experience with both traditional and independent publishing. You tell ‘em Tammy!
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing your book, Marketing yourself as a writer, Stresses of authorship, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writers' groups, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, Writing and Self-worth, Writing critique groups, Writing the truth
Tagged pros and cons of traditional publishing, should I self-publish?, Tammy Bleck, traditional publishing versus independent, Witty Woman Writing Blog
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Encouragement from writers everywhere!
Don’t miss these loving words of encouragement from writers!
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Buy Local - Fort Collins, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Marketing your book, Publicity for writers, Reader's anxiety, Stress Management for Writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Writer's anxiety, Writers' groups, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
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Bloggers Need To Unite!
Let’s face it, most of the writers I know feel most stressed because they do not get paid properly for the hours and even years of work we put in BEFORE we start making money on our social media products. … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Marketing your book, Publicity for writers, Stress Management for Writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writers' groups, Writing and Self-worth
Tagged bloggers unite!, Blogging organizations, how to monetize your blog, monetizing your blogs, organizing professional bloggers, salary as a blogger, writers' pay
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Guest Blogger Charlie Hudson shares her experiences!
You may be tired of my opinions and experiences as a writer so I have a guest blogger for you today. Charlie Hudson finished up her career in the army and then decided to become a writer and novelist. Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Publicity for writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Why stress management is essential, Writer's anxiety, Writers' groups, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing critique groups, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged author, Charlie Hudson, Guest blogger Charlie Hudson
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Should one even try to become a writer these days?
Yesterday I noticed a link back to this blog from I Dreamed a Dream, a blog apparently written by kids who recently graduated from college and are desperately trying to figure out what’s next for them. There Katherine Shaye discusses … Continue reading
Posted in Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Learning how to become a writer, Stress Management for Writers, Stresses of becoming a writer, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Writer's anxiety, Writers' groups, Writing and authenticity, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged choosing the writer's life, Starting out as a writer
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Getting what you need from a writing group
In my five years as a professional writer, I have been in only two writing groups. My first lasted about three years, back when I was just learning the rules of freelance writing (so I could break them later!) I … Continue reading
Posted in Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Learning how to become a writer, Reader's anxiety, Stress Management for Writers, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Writer's anxiety, Writers' groups, Writing and authenticity, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing critique groups, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged getting your writing needs met, what do you need from a writing group?
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Don’t miss the great website Blogging Authors!
I find all sorts of great advice, information and encouragement here! Better yet, share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us. Write an article for them!
Posted in Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Learning how to become a writer, Marketing your book, Publicity for writers, Stress Management for Writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writer's anxiety, Writers' groups, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, Writing and Self-worth, Writing to learn more about yourself
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Stress: Portrait of a Killer
Just watched this AMAZING documentary from National Geographic (2008) on what we have learned in the past 20 years about stress and its impact on our lives. What I learned: Stress hormones evolved to help us survive by reacting quickly … Continue reading
Why self-publish?
We have a rousing discussion of the pros and cons of self-publishing your own books going on over at the Linked IN group called: Book Publishing Professionals. You might want to join this group and check it out! Warning: it … Continue reading
Posted in Believing in yourself as a writer, Learning how to become a writer, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writers' groups, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth
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