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Let's Make S'mores!
Title: The Other Woman Word Count: 39,515 Status Update: Ugh...trying to write at the tail end of a vacation is well, let's just say this...

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Jul 14, 20213 min read


Gather 'Round the Camp Fire
Project Title: The Other Woman Word Count: 33,131 Behind the Writing: I started this story in 2014. The main character came to me in the...

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Jul 7, 20212 min read


Finally, it is done!
You did it. You've written your first book! Um, if you're uh, done there with the celebrating can we get back to the post now? Thanks. So...

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Jun 30, 20213 min read


We're Half-Way There...
Yes Bon Jovi fans, we are mid-way through the Simply Self-Published process. For a quick rehash, here's what we've done so far: Prepped -...

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Jun 23, 20212 min read


Time to Clean Up this Mess...
...of a draft. If you were able to put your inner critic to bed long enough to write your first draft, this probably sums up how you're...

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Jun 16, 20211 min read


Okay, so I Know How I Write, Now What?
Geez, patience grasshopper :-). Last week I wrote about the type of writer you are - Plotter or Pantser. This matters because you'll...

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Jun 9, 20212 min read


But Seriously, Is It Really THAT Simple?
Yes, yes it is. That's why I call my process Simply Self-Published. Mind you, simple doesn't mean easy in this case, by any means. It's...

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Jun 2, 20212 min read


Gettin' It In...
...book production I mean. I'm talking about how to fit self-publishing your book into your busy life. Whew. Yeah, so back when I first...

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May 19, 20215 min read


Let's Get Creative
I'm not a world renown author just yet but I am a story-writing creative and feel confident in sharing what has worked for me in the...

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May 12, 20213 min read


Seven Ways to Leave Your Employer.
I did it. I quit my job to dive 100% into my business. I'll spare you the boring details as to how I came to the decision and jump right...

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Apr 7, 20214 min read



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Jan 1, 20210 min read


Where the Rubber Meets the Road - Planning for 2021, Part 4
What are you going to be working on in 2021? Let me know in the comments.

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Dec 28, 20201 min read


Planning for 2021 - Part 3.
Let me know in the comments - what are you goals / plans for 2021?

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Dec 27, 20201 min read



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Dec 25, 20200 min read


Plot Bunnies - They're Everywhere!
I have my writing all planned out for April, July (or June, I can never remember when the second Camp NaNo is held), and November. I know...

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Oct 6, 20202 min read


Oh no, you really do have time...
Most often heard excuse for want to be writers not writing is, "I don't have time to write." Pardon my foul language, but that's Bull#@$%....

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Sep 8, 20201 min read
I Hate Marketing.
There, I said it. Current life situations and their emotional fall out have forced an awakening of sorts in my life. This awakening means...

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Jun 3, 20203 min read


"Simplify to Amplify" - Marie Forleo
One of my gurus, Marie Forleo says, "You need to simplify to amplify" I find it funny that, as a woman whose signature offering has...

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Apr 13, 20203 min read
Come, Gather 'round the Camp (NaNo) Fire...
We're 12 days in. My word count sits at 14K+. I'm seeing clearly how I want the words to sit on the page, what I want the cover art to...

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Apr 12, 20202 min read
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