A social media post grabbed my attention when a fellow writer mentioned her tendency to do intense stretches of writing, followed by periods of needing
Intensity vs. consistency? What the research says is best. (AKA: The 20 Mile March)
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Writing about love in your life story
Valentine’s Day is a reminder to ponder love and put special care into writing about love. Every life story will have romantic and friend relationships
8 tips to battle seasonal blahs
This past week, I ditched a mountain of work on my desk for an emergency afternoon with my best girlfriend. Megan has been in my
Survivor of Berlin’s WWII Atrocities Embodies Childhood Resilience, Thrives at Age 88
INTRODUCTION How does a child live through the horrors of war and emerge happy and whole? Heidi Posnien, now 88, grew up in Berlin under
My best tips to get your writing project done this year
During the holidays, I refocused my energy and filled my creative tank. Now that January has hit with gusto, I’ve felt compelled to pause again
It’s Your Turn – Write your Own Christmas Story
During this season you are likely making new memories and revisiting Christmases past. You may be celebrating with tried and true traditions, or creating some
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Having two books come out this fall has become a masterclass in overcoming the fear of publishing my work. After a period of deep-dive research
16 of my favorite Christmas gift ideas for 2024
Each year, I share a few of my favorite things as gift ideas. I hope you enjoy this quick round-up, newly updated for 2024. These
Writing a book template and checklist for a beautiful interior layout
Here is a collection of tips, best practices, and “writing a book templates” if you are writing a book, especially for the interior layout part.