Are you having fun yet?

Feb 25, 2024 | Blog, Life, Writing

How do you feel when you’re heading to work? Are you excited? Are you anxious? Are you looking forward to it or dreading it? Everyday when I head into my office to start my work day I can’t wait to get going. I make a list of all that I need to do that day, prioritize...

You Deserve a Break

Jan 28, 2024 | Blog, Life, Writing

We have all be hearing for years about the importance of taking breaks throughout the workday. There are dozens of apps to “help” you do so from timers to focus sessions to just plain-old turning off all notifications. We are told to take a break every 20...

A Different Sort of Meditation for Authors

Jan 14, 2024 | Blog, Life, Writing

It’s unlikely that you haven’t heard of the benefits of meditation. There are gurus and coaches of all sorts touting its benefits: it calms, it promotes focus, it clears your mind for creativity, etc, etc. That is all true, but just how do you...

It’s That Time of Year Again!

Dec 31, 2023 | Blog, Life, Writing

I’ve gotten my calendar for next year (two, actually, I couldn’t decide!) and have begun the planning process for the new year. I always keep a physical calendar in addition to my Google calendar. I find it easier to organize my life and productivity that way. Very...

How fast can you write to keep to a deadline?

Oct 22, 2023 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing

“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing sound they make as they fly by. ” Douglas Adams We all hate deadlines, right? Well, aside from Douglas Adams, most people hate deadlines. But there are some who absolutely love them. When I began working with a new...

Turning Handwriting into Text, Part 2

Aug 20, 2023 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing

Last week I told you all about my creative process and the biggest problem I have with it—turning my handwritten notes into searchable text. This week I’m going to tell you about the different apps I’ve tried to do this. Trello: Trello is a great app for project...