For the longest of time, I have been trying to figure out what makes me different as a writer. I have always known what they were, but I was afraid that my main difference would scare prospects away. Honestly, if the truth scares people away, I probably shouldn’t be working with them anyway. So, here…
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Reflection: From Frustrated to Enlightened Writer
For the past few weeks, I have been completing my book and work, 62 Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block. Actually, I became overly engrossed with the book to the point of frustration, and was losing my joy of writing the book. Along with that came the desire NOT to write anything. I have been much…
Are You A Blogging Author?
If you are, then I need you for a series I am going to begin either in September or October. I don’t have a title yet, but the goal is to interview bloggers who have published books. Are You a Blogging Author Why am I interviewing bloggers with published books? First, I am a blogging…
Need a Ghostwriter for Your Non-Fiction Books & EBooks?
I am a writer, blogger and author with over 10 years of writing experience and huge level of creativity and interests, and I can help you complete and publish the story you’re dying to share. Author I am currently finishing up 62 Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, which will help content creators jump start or…
I’m a Writing Shero
Note: I’m not qualified to fill Mrs. Obama’s shoes, but this is a cool image. I was at an office last week and I shared with someone that I had left my job in human resources to pursue my passion of writing. The person told another young lady who approached me when I was preparing…
Special Interview with Carl West – CEO of MG Media & Founding Managing Editor of TBT News Service
Carl West, CEO of MG Media & Founding Managing Editor of TBT News Service is my guest this week. I wanted to interview him for a few reasons. First, he was so committed to his dream of having a hip hop magazine that he left the security of corporate America to make it happen. Second,…
Yay for Gloria Robinson Who Placed #68 in the Writer’s Digest Competition!
Gloria Robinson is one of my roller skating buddies who submitted a story for the 79th Annual Writer’s Digest Competition last year, and only received a nice thank you letter for her entry. She submitted the same story this year and placed #68. And, she was the only person from Illinois who placed within the…
Guest Post: From Writer to Published Author in 7 Simple Steps – Patricia Fry
Do you write for pleasure? Have you ever thought about publishing your work? How do you know when it is time to shift from writer to published author? For most writers it’s when they feel as though they have something to share—they want to be read. If you’re ready, here are some steps that might…
The Writing Life of Jennifer Brown-Banks
Jennifer Brown-Banks is a gifted writer and poet who has been writing all of her life. It was not until she began writing as a requirement for a gifted student program in her teens that she realized that writing was not only a gift; it was also a passion. She didn’t fully embrace her talents…