The “don’t wanna” is strong in me today. I’m distracted by every little thing, every muscle twitch, the silent house, the lyrics of music, noises outside my home, Facebook, the television, everything except the nearly completed manuscript, the blog post due tomorrow, and finishing the cutting in paint job that will lead to completion of… Continue reading Build Your Focus Enhancing Toolbox
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A Woman Ahead of Her Time
She was a woman ahead of her time, an author, a songwriter, a social justice advocate, an advocate for her culture, and the last and only Queen of Hawaii.
The Pervasive Myth of the Creativity Cliff
Many people firmly believe you will have your best creative early on. After that, your creativity drops like an anvil off a cliff.
Do First Lines from Prologues Inspire You to Read?
Common knowledge says most readers don’t read prologues. Put the “they say” to the test in this first lines post featuring prologues from Space Operas.
The Goldilocks Solution to Too Much or Too Little Feedback
Too much or too little feedback can be harmful. You can manage feedback so that, like Goldilocks, you find the “just right” solution to your feedback needs.