I don’t know of any writer who doesn’t receive a rejection or have frustrations from time to time. We all have those experiences. However, instead of focusing on negativity, this year I’m taking a different approach. I see positive results from those efforts, too. That’s where the title, “When Life Gives You Lemons Write About…
Today’s my birthday, and I thought, in today’s blog post, I would share why it’s important to be a writer who sets goals. Earlier in my career, I set goals regularly. Being part of accountability groups whereby we listed our goals in forums and tracked our progress was part of my routine. Now? I keep…
We’re two weeks into the New Year. Have you set goals? Do you have concerns about setting them or that they may not be realistic? Setting goals are one of the active “ingredients” I include in my freelance writing business not only as a way of ensuring I maintain motivation but also sucess. I write…
Are you looking for freelance writing work? I know what you’re going to say, “We all are, aren’t we?” That’s a fair answer. We all need things to work on and, to be honest, there are tons of place to find work scattered throughout the Internet. The trick is locating places that will pay you…
Are you ready to conquer your fear? It’s time to get up, get ready, and get busy! We’re talking about motivating ourselves to stop thinking and start doing this week. Talking about writing is easy. It’s more challenging to complete the act. Therefore, I’m challenging you this week to get your butt in the chair,…
It’s one thing to talk about writing; it’s another to complete the act. Many writers spend a considerable amount of time thinking about writing, reading about it, or talking to other writers about what it’s like to be a writer. They’ll spend time in chat rooms, on forums, in groups, or the comments sections of…
What does gratitude mean to you? For me, it means consistently showing my appreciation to those who give me support. Therefore, I feel it’s essential to show my gratitude to all of you. Since re-launching my career six months ago, you’ve all been incredibly supportive. It’s fantastic, and I’m incredibly thankful! I appreciate you all…
Many would consider this separate from their freelance writing career, but why? We’re writing ebooks for clients and, under some circumstances, ghostwriting full-length print books. So, why aren’t we considering book writing as part of our freelance writing plans? In my opinion, which should be taken with a grain of salt, book writing is just…
Happy New Year! Whether you’re ready or not, the New Year is upon us! Are you ready to head in with both fists flying? Or, are you taking a milder approach by entering quietly with arms by your side? There’s no right or wrong answer. No matter your approach, it should feel comfortable and right…
Today’s Monday Motivation is about seizing the opportunity to have courage. What does that mean? Do you have the courage to follow through with your dreams? Why or why not? If you’re keeping a journal, think about answering this question or brainstorming how you can overcome what’s holding you back. Why is this important? When…
