They say make resolutions. But others say most resolutions fail so don’t make resolutions, make goals. Make long term goals. No, make short term goals. Not only that, they tell you how you must make goals. And each person has their own rules. You could get whiplash from adjusting your plan. Arg! So which way… Continue reading The Road to Success
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2011, The Good News
2011 is coming to an end, and for some, not a moment too soon. You might question my sanity with the post title 2011, the good news. There were politicians, businessmen, and celebrities who behaved badly. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and tornadoes that killed and destroyed. Economies of many nations hover on the brink of collapse. There… Continue reading 2011, The Good News
Do Your Characters Play Well With Others?
Do your characters play well with others? While writing the first draft you can allow your characters to ‘’take over’ your story, but not so in revision.
Reviewing 2011: Measuring Success
As I read year-end reviews in the various online magazines and news sites that I follow, I realized that I have never done a year-end review of my own goals for the previous year. How can that be? I am an over-analyzer of epic proportions. I analyze things for my day job, for every major… Continue reading Reviewing 2011: Measuring Success
Your Christmas Gift
No matter your religion, no matter your belief system, we all can get caught up in the should-dos, the must-dos, the hurry-burry of the Christmas season, the noise, the lights, your Christmas gift shopping, and all the other activities. It can get overwhelming. When you are stressed out, overstimulated, and done in by your list… Continue reading Your Christmas Gift