So You Want To Be A Writer: Tips, Tricks & Ideas Vol #11

So, You Want To Be A Writer: Tips, Tricks & Ideas Vol #10

I keep a notepad pretty much everywhere. That includes on my phone. If you have a good idea, write it down. Even if it sounds silly when you reread it, it might give you some good ideas.

So, You Want To Be A Writer: Tips, Ticks & Ideas Vol #9

So, You Want To Be A Writer: Tips, Tricks & Ideas Vol #8

I rarely review my insights. I try sometimes, but mostly to find out what time to post. Do you have any thoughts on time, date, or subjects that seem to do better than others? I'd love to hear them!

So, You Want To Be A Writer: Tips, Tricks & Ideas Vol #7

This is a technique that I use myself for personal & creative writing. I type my book review posts up on the computer, but hand-write if I want to write something "meaningful." That's not to say my blogs aren't meaningful to me. Rather, it's more "matter-of-fact" than creative.

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So, You Want To Be A Writer: Tips, Tricks & Ideas Vol #6

Another great tip from Carla about writing! Surround yourself with beautiful, smart, engaging people & see what happens. 🙂

So, You Want To Be A Writer: Tips, Tricks & Ideas Vol #5

Another tip from Uncle, who has been a copywriter for years (& got me into the field after I graduated college): The average Internet reader has a 5th-grade vocabulary. Sometimes (& this is something I struggle with a lot), we have to put down the Thesaurus & keep our stuff simple. Obviously, this applies more …

Yahrzeit & “Apathy Blanket” (Poem)

Maybe I should have made this into two separate posts.  I'm sure the title has people confused as heck! Hopefully some of you stuck around to find out what it means. “Yahrzeit” is a Yiddish word.  It means “anniversary,” but it typically comes up in the form of remembering the death of a loved one.  …

So, You Want To Be A Writer: Tips, Tricks & Ideas Vol #4

What are your writing goals? Why is it important? Read about it here!