In one of our online writers’ group meetings, we discussed writing challenges. When you strike problems with a piece of writing it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and procrastinate. Alternatively, you might give up completely. Several authors admitted that they had unfinished books littering their ...
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Achieving Your Goals: Life Has Changed, So Change Your Goals
Are you achieving your goals? Chances are that you aren’t. In one of the online meetings of our writers’ group, we discussed the ways in which life has changed. Those changes mean that for most of us, it's time to set new goals. Perhaps you need to change the goals you set at the beginning of ...
2 Essential Writing Habits For Every Writer (Hobbyist And Pro)
If you’re a writer, chances are you’re thinking about developing good writing habits. My work colleague Alex is a writer too. We usually complain about the fact that we “don’t have time” to write. Now, since we’re saving commuting time and working from home, we’re encouraging each ...
Your Side Hustle: Can You Turn A Hobby Into A Business?
I had coffee with my neighbor, Patty, after I saw her loading dozens of packages into her car. “It’s my side hustle,” she explained. “I sew small clutches and purses. I sell them on Etsy.” Patty’s a grandmother. She turned a spare bedroom into a sewing room and runs her small business from an ...
Natural Health: Discovering The Benefits Of Herbal Teas
Stressed? Try herbal teas. They work. A friend recommended a “relaxation” blend of tea when I worked 12-hour days for weeks and developed severe tummy pain. Initially I ignored her suggestion. A visit to the doctor got me a subscription. Tests revealed nothing. I couldn’t take pills ...
Getting Things Done: 3 Productivity Secrets You Can Use Today
We’re in February of 2020. Are you keeping your New Year’s resolutions and getting things done? It’s OK if you’ve let your resolutions slip. I have, sadly. If you’re one of those magical beings who hasn’t, kudos! My writing buddy and I were commiserating on how wretchedly we were doing ...
