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Write This Down

I had a great conversation with a writer-friend of mine this week. She and I have been in a similar predicament for the past few years, in that most of our energy and time has gone into raising our children, and not into the world we so longingly want to delve into: writing. Our kids, of course, and the time we give them is valuable time dedicated. We understand that. We chose to forego our passion of writing for them instead. But, we also discussed why some writers -- as busy as us --were still able to write while raising a family. Did they have extra help? Was their writing so miraculous that their brains just downloaded the stuff onto their computer in mere minutes? What did they do differently? Obviously, many women and men raise their children and manage to write; perhaps even write bestsellers (ahem ... Mrs. Meyers). So what’s the difference between them and us? What was it that made them more productive? It comes down to something very simple: these authors wanted to write

Guest Blogging: Is it for you?

Hey, writers out there, I have a question for you: Have you ever been a guest blogger? This is where you write an article or essay for someone else's blog, so the focus is off of your own site and onto someone's else. The article can be anything, or everything. But the point is that the writing is to benefit not just your writing platform, but theirs while simultaneously expanding your experience. I'm sure you're asking: How is this beneficial? Well, not only is it a chance for you to write, but it allows your writing to extend to more circles, ones most likely directly related to your line of work. This means potentially new contacts, resources, friends and knowledge for you and your host. It's a win for you (since more people will see your writing), and it's a win for the host because they gain an educational or insightful article/ blog with a unique voice ... one other than their own. I also hear you asking: Can you give me an example? I have a frie

Write On

I can't even begin to tell you how much I learned at Writeoncon.com What is Writeoncon? Just the best three days of interviews of agents, authors and editors from all over the country for those who live, eat and breathe reading or writing children's, middle-grade, or young adult literature. Writeoncon was the conglomeration of the some of the best knowledge, from some of the best people in the industry and all within the touch of the keyboard. Though my head is overloaded, swirling from all the information I tried to cram in there, I'm happy to tell you that I took notes. This way, I have access to what I learned right in front of me. And if that's not good enough, hey, it's online! I can go back, listen or read again, and get even more fuel for my fire.  What did I learn , you ask? What didn't I learn, is a more likely question. Writing is really an art form. And the more you study it, the better you become. Well, that is the supposed theory anyway. I th

Need a good laugh?

This picture was the most randomly, funny picture I've ever taken ... and Hallmark kinda liked it too! Check out Hallmark's website to not only view the card, but buy one! Feeling a little down? Ha, ha well I think this picture will help. My winning card! *Big thank you to my sister's legs, my cousin's laugh, and my aunt's perfect body-language.*