I recently attended my very first in-person writers conference. You guys I was so excited. I want to say it was worth the money but I just can't this time. I think the organizers did a great job, and the volunteers were amazing. And, I get it, we're in a living, breathing economy and people … Continue reading The Writers Conference Come Down
Motivation
Five Ways to Build Creativity into your Daily Life
Life is busy. We have bills to pay. Wouldn’t it be great if we could infuse our daily lives with shots of creativity? Wouldn’t that be amazing? It IS possible and the best news ever is that it pays to start slow and build on good habits you are already doing. Before we get Started: … Continue reading Five Ways to Build Creativity into your Daily Life
Writers Never Quit
"Many paths lead to the same destination; it doesn't matter how you get there." I'm sitting here feeling shame because although I have been busy writing blogs for other people and working on my next novel (I just finished the messy first draft - VICTORY DANCE!) I realized I haven't written a blog post in … Continue reading Writers Never Quit
How to be a Writer
Rumi tells us there is 'a light seed grain inside. You fill it with yourself, or it dies.' This is the writing life in a nutshell. You may do it for the dream of helping someone, for the dream of being someone's favorite author. You may do it for the money (nothing wrong with this … Continue reading How to be a Writer
Where Is Your Mountain?
Where is your focus today? To be honest, I have taken pride in my ability to multitask, multi-focus. I'm working two jobs while studying for a third. And writing my second fantasy novel. Oh, and I'm raising two toddlers. So...mountains are not being moved, needless to say. Unless you count the laundry, every two weeks … Continue reading Where Is Your Mountain?
Angela McAffee-Yeh 