You Deserve a Break

You Deserve a Break

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...
The POS

The POS

It has been said (I thought by Nora Roberts, but I recently saw it attributed to another author) that you can’t edit a blank page. In other words, sit down and start writing the damned story! If you’re a plotter like me, you might be tempted to not only...
A Different Sort of Meditation for Authors

A Different Sort of Meditation for Authors

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!

It’s That Time of Year Again!

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...
Do you really need a series bible?

Do you really need a series bible?

If you write a series—and most authors do now—you need a series bible. And sadly, the best time to start creating one is while you’re writing the first book. Naturally, I only realized this while I was writing my third series. I immediately began keeping...