There’s No Such Thing Who is the best writer? What is the best book? Since childhood, I thought I could strive to be the answer to both—I’mthe best writer and my book would be the best. I’d learn to write so well, I’d win the most … Continue reading →

…Run Toward the Path YOU Want I took up running a million years ago because it was a convenient, cheap way to stay in shape. I had no intention of running races. But was I really a runner if I … Continue reading →

…Not Pressure You’ve heard this advice: to write well you have to read. A lot. And widely. In different genres.  Uh, how, exactly do I find time to read? When I have my day job, family responsibilities, and, oh, trying to find … Continue reading →

Let Them Spur You On! It’s hard to keep the faith in the face of rejection. In the face of time crunches. In the face of a million and one other writing challenges (I’m supposed to know what happens in my own story??) A … Continue reading →

The Possibilities of Writing You know what’s impossible? To learn everything there is about writing. You know what’s possible? To keep learning about writing.  You know what’s impossible? That award-winning bestselling authors know everything about writing.  You know what’s possible? … Continue reading →

It’s Not What You Think For Mother’s Day one year, my teen daughters gave me a wine glass, etched with the phrase “Best. Mom. Ever.” It’s true.  Immodest of me to say, right? When there are literally billions of moms and stepmoms … Continue reading →

It’s Okay To Want It Why do we dream of publication? Validation.  We believe we’re good writers—we’d love for experts in the business to say you belong with us! We’re also told that we shouldn’t want that validation. The publishing industry is a business … Continue reading →

And That’s Okay! Ever been on a teeter-totter? A seesaw? One person goes up, one person goes down. How often is the board parallel to the ground? Both people balanced? Ever try juggling your writing with your job and your family … Continue reading →

Do What’s Right for You! There’s writing a book. Then there’s selling a book. And they are two vastly different undertakings.  When people say they want to write, it’s because, well, they want to write. Not market a book.  But that’s the reality … Continue reading →

Bridging The Distance I had a dream in which a friend invited me on a journey. In front of us was a deep, wide ravine with treacherous rocks below. “Come on!” he said, scampering to the edge and climbing down. … Continue reading →