How to Copy Scandal’s “It” Factor

Last night, I stayed up much later than I should have. I wasn’t engaged in a riveting chess match, though that probably would have been a better use of my time. Like millions of Americans, I became hooked on Scandal. But, unlike millions of viewers, I...

6 Simple Steps to Finding Story Ideas

Three of the most frequently asked questions I get from people about my writing are: Do you write in the morning/afternoon/at night? What do you use to write? (Computer/word processor/paper&pen) Where do you get your ideas? It’s this last question that...

5 Ways to Beat the Summertime Sloth

I’m fighting the summertime sloth. Maybe you can relate. It starts slowly, creeping into each day as soon as the kids are released from the confines of school. At first, we all awake at our usual time. This lasts for about three weeks. Then, our minds come to...

Use This Easy Book Marketing Tool

  It’s been a while since I’ve shared one of my Bublish book bubbles with you. I love Bublish. It’s a fun, easy-to-use marketing tool. If you’re a writer/author, you need to check this out. Bublish let’s you market a WIP (premium...

Top 5 Reasons To Relocate

If you’re considering relocating, it can feel like you really need one of these   And, quite possibly an entire fleet of these I’m not suggesting that you don’t, but relocating can be a great time to downsize. Over the years, I’ve moved...

Jiujitsu Cats Teach Writers Patience

This is going to seem strange, but stay with me, it’ll make sense in the end. I have a few cats. And, they know things. Not just anything, but specifically, they know jiu-jitsu. Seriously. Since I haven’t managed to get video of this, here’s someone...