November is coming! November is coming! Writers are frantically preparing for the month of NANOWRIMO. In case you’ve been living under a rock, NANOWRIMO stands for National Novel Writing Month. Since 1999, a simple challenge to write 50,000 words in thirty days has grown to be a non-profit organization supporting and cheering on hundreds of thousands… Continue reading The Final Perfect Line
Category: Inspiration and Motivation
Inspiration is everywhere, if you look. This is a selection of people, places, events, art, and music that motivate and inspire me. I hope you’ll feel the same.
Real-life Villain or Scapegoat
On October 15, 1917 Mata Hari died, executed by firing squad for being a German spy. Her story of excesses, seduction and espionage has captured the imaginations of people for more than 100 years. She became a symbol and to this day her story fascinates. But was she a real-life villain or scapegoat? Early Life… Continue reading Real-life Villain or Scapegoat
Are You Aiming for Their Writing Success?
On your road to author success, you may wish to follow the writing lives of the top five best female novelists of all time.
Who Does Your Greatest Success Look Like?
Who does your greatest success look like? Someone who has accomplished things, fame, made lots of money? Let’s look at successful female authors.
Why You Should Fail People Pleasing
When your friend calls and asks a favor, do you say yes even when you’re too busy? Do you agree to whatever your friend or date or partner suggests you do for the weekend? Or when you boss asks you to do a little something extra, do you put aside your plans and do it?… Continue reading Why You Should Fail People Pleasing