It’s like NaNoWriMo, but in February — In reviewing my January goals, I realized I did a lot of work for my coaching: gave a workshop on Character development, did a full manuscript review + reviewed several regular client submissions, presented on a panel at my MFA alma mater… But one thing I fell down on was…

Try these if you’re not meeting your New Year’s goals — Google “What percentage of people give up their new year resolutions by February?” and you get a consistent statistic: 80%. …

Do you even really need an MFA? — Last week I presented on a panel at my MFA alma mater, Lesley University. I did my MFA quite a few years ago now, and worked for the program for many years as Assistant Director. Getting an MFA is still a dream for a lot of people, but there are…

Don’t let procrastination rule your writing life — Many of us have made writing goals in the New Year. …

You only have so much time and energy — prioritize wisely — It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to setting goals for the next year. Even if you’re not a “New Year’s Resolutions” person, you may be thinking about what you accomplished this year, and what you want to accomplish in 2023. You may not be feeling it at all…

Books on writing and creativity plus mystery, historical, literary… — I’ve read 55 books so far this year. I’m sure I’ll sneak a few more in before December 31, but these are the ones that made my top picks. They are in no particular order other than generally the order in which I read them. Fiction The Lymond Chronicles — Dorothy…

Fun ideas for you or that special writer in your life — This is my favorite post to compile every year — mainly because I see so many fun things I’d like. (None of these are affiliate links — I get nothing from these recommendations.) Inexpensive This Women Writers Notebook Set for the woman who always needs more notebooks (ahem, me.) $20…

Read this if you tend to procrastinate your writing — Whether you’re doing a writing challenge like NaNoWriMo, or just want to increase your daily word count, these simple tricks will help you write faster. Sometimes speed is what you need to power through a draft and just get out of your own way. The two ways we procrastinate most…

Uncertainty is your secret creative superpower — I’ve been re-reading Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking, by David Bayles and Ted Orland. It’s a short book, but every page is full of gems of advice for anyone in any artistic field. …