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May 24, 2017

May 23, 2017

How to Financially Support Your Dream to Write a Book: Guest Post by Sharon C. Jenkins

We are back with Sharon C. Jenkins for her second of two posts here at The Writer’s Place.

Her first was Time Management for Authorpreneurs©, while this one deals with the money side of writing a book.

So whether you’re having trouble finding time to write your manuscript or overwhelmed by the financial cost of being a writer, Sharon has the information you need!

A little about Sharon — she is the Inspirational Principal for The Master Communicator’s Writing Services, providing writing and co...

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Published on May 23, 2017 02:05

May 17, 2017

May 16, 2017

No Time For Writing? Try These Tips!

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Tick tock…

Minute by minute, hour by hour, the clock marks the passing of time and we are conscious that we are nowhere even close to meeting our writing goal or following our planned writing schedule. 

Sound like your writing day? It has certainly happened to me, which is why I knew it was a topic I had to cover in my upcoming book, RUT-BUSTING BOOK FOR WRITERS.

Very often the problem we define as “having no time” really is an inability to get it on the schedule, a sense tha...

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Published on May 16, 2017 06:47

May 10, 2017

May 9, 2017

Time Management for Authorpreneurs: Guest Post by Sharon C. Jenkins

Sharon C. Jenkins

In staying with the theme of the month which is “Prepare Your Life Garden,” I asked Sharon C. Jenkins to provide a guest post.

And because she is far more organized than I am, she gave me two, not just one—and delivered them on time!

So who is this schedule-savvy person?

Sharon is the Inspirational Principal for The Master Communicator’s Writing Services, providing writing and coaching services to small businesses and authors. Known as The Master Communicator, Sharon is prof...

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Published on May 09, 2017 04:32

May 3, 2017

April 25, 2017

Tuesday’s Tips: Tips for Revving Up Your Writing Engine

Tips for Revving Up Your Writing Engine

Having a hard time getting started or staying focused on your writing project? That’s not unusual.

It can happen right at the starting line. The idea that seemed so great last night now, in the cold hard light of day, doesn’t seem all that great or even do-able. 

Or no matter how excited you can be about a project in the early stages, you lose steam somewhere down the line.

Here are three tips for revving up your writing engine and regaining your moment...

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Published on April 25, 2017 06:24

April 19, 2017

April 18, 2017

What’s Your Perfect Writing Space?

What’s Your Perfect Writing Space?

As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I’m hard at work on a new book, based on my “Rut-Busting” Workshop for Writers series.

One of the chapters is about creating the perfect writing space, and once again, I’m reaching out to writers for input.

I want to know what your current space looks like and what is your dream “writing room.” So here are my questions:

What is your current writing space like?

Is it formal or casual? Do you share it with others? Is it...
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Published on April 18, 2017 04:31