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Learning to take risks
This only took FOREVER for me to LEARN!
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 process of writing, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Uncategorized
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The ‘Why We Write’ Blog Tour!
I just joined a great group of midlife writers in this tour. All of them have something to say about the need to write and blog…
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blog Coaching, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Publicity for writers, 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, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning, Writing and personal growth, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth
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To blog or not to blog?
Thought I should share this important viewpoint with you! LOVE THIS QUOTE: “This daily habit helps me hone an important soft skill: communication. My writing abilities have improved, as evidenced by the embarrassment I feel reading blog posts I wrote … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blog Coaching, Blogging, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Marketing your blog, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, the process of writing, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged advantages of blogging, to blog or not to blog?
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Who reads books anymore?
According to an excellent opinion piece in the New York Times today, not very many of us! However, this article does confirm my belief that short, pithy books are best to write and market these days… like mine!
Posted in Believing in yourself as a writer, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Making a living as a writer, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning
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Writing and being disagreeable…
I am presently reading Malcolm Gladwell’s thought-provoking new book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. There are a number of interesting points in this book, but one section in particular struck me as true. Go read … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Stresses of becoming a writer, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning, Writing and personal growth, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing the truth
Tagged Art of Battling Giants, David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell, Misfits
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Why blogging is important to writers!
I know I have been derelict in maintaining this blog. Sorry! But I did want to connect you with my latest post: What six years of blogging has done for me…
Caution to all of you who want to say what you think…
When accused in a book review of being a “Debbie Downer” for reviewing the research and stating the facts about boomer reality, how could I not respond?
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Becoming a writer in midlife
I know. Every case is unique. But in my case, becoming a writer in midlife has given me a new sense of meaning and purpose. I no longer sit and wonder why I’m here, I finally know! At age 49, … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing yourself as a writer, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, the process of writing, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Writing and authenticity, writing and meaning, Writing and personal growth, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged academic librarian, baby boomers, becoming a writer later, midlife crisis, midlife passage, midlife writer, why write?, writing for the Huff Post
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Blogging and Promotion
I have found one of the BEST ways to become a writer is to start your own blog. Blogging freed my writing soul and allowed me to find my own writers’ voice. No more editors telling me to tone it … Continue reading
How the Internet is changing WHY we write
Excellent, thought-provoking discussion on the reasons why people write, and how the Internet is changing these everyday!
Posted in Blogging, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning, Writing and personal growth, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, writing as a business, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged blogging, internet, motivations for writing, technology, why we write
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How to BELIEVE in yourself as a writer 