Once upon a time I didn't use a planner. "I am not a planner," I said to me. "I live in the moment," I responded. "Planning is for people who are not me," I said. But then I realized I was always writing notes everywhere. Even on my hand. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but one good washing of …
You Want Me to Write For You For Zero Dollars???
I hate it when this happens: Them: Will you write x amount of words for us on this topic and get it to us by x date? We believe in you, and we hope you believe in us. Writer/Author: I DO believe in you! Thanks so much for reaching out to me and considering me to write something for …
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One Fun Thing I Do to Spark Creativity and Boost Productivity
Once in 2013, and then again in 2015, I hosted a retreat for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and other fabulous people who have an amazing dream. Back then, the idea was to get a group of people together for a weekend to explore the possibilities of making their dreams come true. People came to …
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My Favorite Sites for Stock Photos (and Why I Use Them)
We can do anything we set our minds to. I believe this, quite strongly. Given the proper circumstances (i.e. time, motivation, training, money, etc.), we can reach goals we never thought possible. However, I also believe this: It helps to know what we're good at, the areas in which we don't …
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Like A Chain Letter
I started blogging in 2008, and this is the first time I've participated in a Blog Hop. I don't even really know what a Blog Hop is, but I've been having fun chatting with Karrilee Aggett, my blogging cohort, who invited me to join the fun. Karrilee and I got in some good (although not enough) chat …
Someone Who Believes in You
In middle school (wait! don't click away!), my English teacher's name was Mrs. Goodman. She was stylish and she knew her stuff. There is a lot about Mrs. Goodman that I don't remember, because I really didn't think she knew much about me. I figured I was just another student in her class. She didn't …