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A few interesting ideas about writing and the writer
Have you seen the new film “The Lady in the Van” yet? It offers some interesting insights into the life of the writer as the author, Alan Bennett, tries to decide what he thinks of this crazy old lady who … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Stresses of becoming a writer, the process of writing, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Walsenburg author, 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
Tagged Alan Bennett, The Lady in the Van
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Should you be a writer?
If you’d like some encouragement for being yourself and doing what you do best, go check out this 60 Minutes interview with Dave Grohl of the rock band the Foo Fighters… I received lots of what I needed to continue … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Learning how to become a writer, Marketing yourself as a writer, Stress Management for Writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the process of writing, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Walsenburg author, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, Writing and personal growth, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing the truth
Tagged 60 Minutes interview, CBS 60 Minutes, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl and creativity, encouragement, Foo Fighters
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Bloggers: STOP marketing for others for FREE!
I was just approached by one of those new “influencing agencies” who expect bloggers to sell products for them by giving them a “gift basket.” To which I responded: “Nice Try!” Here is my full response about what is happening … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Coaching, Blog etiquette, Blogging, Blogs and advertising, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing yourself as a writer, Stress Management for Writers, Writing and Self-worth, writing as a business, Writing the truth
Tagged blogging and marketing for others
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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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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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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 bloggers can change the world!
So pleased to learn today of how the blogger Alexandria Goddard called much needed attention to a crime in Steubbenville, Ohio, making certain that proper charges were brought against the young men guilty of raping a 16 young old unconscious … Continue reading
Posted in Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins 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, Writing and authenticity, Writing and Self-worth, Writing the truth
Tagged bloggers can change the world, current-events, importance of blogging, making a difference as a blogger
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How to believe when the going gets rough
Sorry, I’m been doing a very bad job of keeping you up on the progress of my new book: Find Your Reason to be Here. The reason is simple. This book really took it out of me! First the editing … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Fort Collins author, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing your book, Marketing yourself as a writer, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, 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, writing as a business, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged how to survive midlife, mental torture, midlife, midlife success, sales statistics, writing and confidence, writing and self-doubt
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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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How to BELIEVE in yourself as a writer 