Category: Independent Author Support

What I Learned Blogging 30 Straight Days

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I started this 30-Day blogging challenge as part of a group, but the rules changed, and I didn’t keep up with the emails. I have a problem reading emails. Oh, well, life! I was offered the chance to continue, disqualified, under the organization’s banner, or go out on my own. Guess what! Anyhoo! It’s over […]

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Public Speaking Tips for Writers  

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Writers will eventually find themselves asked to speak, especially if you’re a member of a church, civic group, professional club or organization. If you’re forewarned and forearmed, you can happily accept an invitation or opportunity to be a keynote speaker.  Many writers are famous and don’t even know it. Everybody at your church, gym, local […]

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Create a writing and reading space!

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Lately, there’s been a lot of attention devoted to self-care, but what I hear described more often is mind and body care. For me self-care has to include a physical space where my mind can wander in peace. For writers, a quiet space to dream is essential. Unlike Thoreau, we can’t go to Walden Pond, […]

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How We Spent National Popcorn Day

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Avatar: The Way of The Water Did you celebrate National Popcorn Day, yesterday? The Emagine movie theater that my husband and I belong to served free popcorn in honor of the day (the link at the bottom explains the new trend). We were each handed small, overflowing bags which were more than enough. At the […]

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