Of course, writing more — or starting to write — is high among your resolutions for 2015. Here’s some advice for making it happen. The science of setting goals | ideas.ted.com http://ideas.ted.com/2014/12/22/the-science-of-setting-goals/
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Get your money’s worth
If you decide to publish independently, you may opt to hire a publicist or someone else to help you draw attention to your website. Here are some things you’ll want to know before contracting with anyone. Of course, check with your lawyer, too. 10 Questions to Ask When Hiring an SEO Consultant http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/227229
Interior inspiration
Every now and then, when she needs inspiration, a friend of mine (hi, Kara) makes a trip to the office supply store for organizational tools in bright colors and quirky designs. When she took me with her once, I realized I had been doing the same thing for years, but less consciously. This article talksContinue reading “Interior inspiration”
Should you save it?
I’ve done it. Have you? This article could give you some insight into why you’ve left a novel unfinished. And it might inspire you to take another look. Why Do Writers Abandon Novels? – NYTimes.com http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/06/books/review/Kois-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&
Rewrite tomorrow
If you’re feeling like you didn’t get enough writing done in 2014, now is the time to get ready to move on. Here are some tips to do that. How to Get Back on Track After Disappointing Yourself http://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-back-on-track-after-disappointing-yourself-1675362397
Be brave
Are you a writer who is ready to make the leap toward traditional publication soon? Get ready for rejection. Remember, sometimes rejection isn’t even about your work. Maybe it really doesn’t fit. Maybe an editor is having a bad day. Maybe an agent has an ideal client list based on a narrow genre and yourContinue reading “Be brave”
Cheers!
There’s time today
No time to write today? I’ll bet you have 15 minutes. 4 Steps to the Most Productive 15 Minutes of Your Day http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241069
Ho, ho, ho
It’s just a good story, well told. NORAD’s Santa Tracker Began With A Typo And A Good Sport : NPR http://www.npr.org/2014/12/19/371647099/norads-santa-tracker-began-with-a-typo-and-a-good-sport?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2045
Learn from masters
This is a long article but it holds some gems, no matter what you write. How to Write: A Year in Advice from David Mitchell, Yiyun Li, and More – Atlantic Mobile http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/12/how-to-write-a-year-in-advice-from-mitchell-smiley-li-and-more/383991/
