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IWSG August 2013 — When Should You Call Yourself a Writer?
Years and years ago, I used to own a photography business. I had a license and everything (really). I knew what I was doing (not really), and I was on fire about making that business work (really)....
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IWSG September 2013 — Two Reasons Why I Haven’t Quit
Many of you might have read my post yesterday about my publisher closing their doors. I didn’t talk too much about my emotional turmoil over the whole thing, but I’m not sure it’s the greatest thing to...
View ArticleWhat I Used to Care About
If you had asked me four years ago what was important to me in my publishing career, my list would have been very different from what it is now. Seeing my books in a bookstore was deeply important to...
View ArticleWhen Loved Ones Don’t Support — Or At Least Understand — Your Writing Career
“When are you going to get a real job?” That is probably the harshest criticism any artist can ever get from anyone, especially people close to them — whether it comes with full understanding from the...
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IWSG November 2013 — Taking Really Hard Risks (and Not Backing Out of Them)
I’ve come to accept the fact that I’m the slow tortoise with five boulders strapped to its back, limping up a mountain. I’m moving upwards, or at least sideways, which is something at least, but it’s...
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IWSG December 2013 — Sick and Tired of Thinking This Isn’t Worth It
I stood on my porch and stared out at the snow, felt the dropping temperatures creep around me, saw the icy roads and the cars driving by way too fast, and I felt despair in the pit of my stomach and...
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IWSG January 2014 — The Problem With the Advice, “Never Give Up”
I’ve been to a lot of book launches and signings in the past few years. Almost all of the authors who have spoken at these events have said one thing – Never give up! Their message is usually one of...
View ArticleFailure Can Make You Bulletproof
A good online friend of mine recently shared a TED talk with me. It’s a talk by Elizabeth Gilbert, whom I admire greatly because I’ve shared another talk of hers from a few years back that I continue...
View ArticleThe Day I Quit Writing
I remember the day I quit writing. It was the day I graduated college with my creative writing degree. A few weeks later I got married. My life completely changed, and in all honesty, I was so burned...
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Never Underestimate A 10-Year Idea …
I’ve known Janci for several years. When I first met her, I had no idea she was a writer, and then when I was informed of the fact by other people around me, I was quite pleased. Not many people top...
View ArticleWhen Your Worst Fear Comes True
I’ve heard this a lot lately: “What was your latest book again?” “If I Forget You.“ “Oh, yeah! I remember now! That one sounded good!” Lowers eyes. “I haven’t read it yet.” Not that I expect anyone in...
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