Writing Tips & Tools

Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over when you are writing? I did until I developed a self-editing checklist. This checklist can be used each time you edit a blog post, a personal experience essay, a picture book or novel. It sounds simple but it can make a big difference. Everyone’s…

I finished my first draft of a contemporary romance novel. It’s rough. It’s messy. It’s down on paper. And it is an amazing feeling. Now the editing begins. I am part of a group, Monday Morning Manifestors, that meets each week, and we all submitted our polished first chapter for critique by our peers. There…

There are so many tools popping up all the time to help writers. How do you know which ones to try? Do you find yourself spending more time researching time-saving tools instead of writing? Sometimes the simplest thing can make the biggest difference. One of these is a kitchen timer (or timer on your phone)…

Can you laugh at yourself? Are you confident? Do you have a good attitude? A positive attitude is something you can cultivate right now that will make you happier, possibly more prosperous, and will inspire others. Below are 5 ways to build a positive attitude and increase your chances of success. 1. Find the Positive…

Regular Writing I heard this over and over but I just couldn’t seem to get into a writing routine. I tried to set a daily routine but I still work a full-time job and a lot of days I write when I have 15-30 minutes but it was not on a regular basis. Then I…

I recently started blogging once a week in addition to other items I am working on. I was having trouble keeping up so a fellow writer shared their editorial calendar and I modified it for my use. Excel is my choice to plan my posts because it is user friendly. You can add a table…