Years ago, I read the book The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery, and it left an impression on me for multiple reasons. The first thing I remember is that, as soon as I finished reading it, I wanted to throw it across the room. (I’m not big on spoilers so I won’t explainContinueContinue reading “Self-Taught”
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Finally Talking About It
When I worked in the public library system, I was blessed to meet quite a few people who were writers. No, they weren’t all published or well-known, but I was always fascinated to meet them. It takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there on the page or computer/phone screen, and I enviedContinueContinue reading “Finally Talking About It”
Slow and Steady
I keep wanting to dive headfirst into new writing ideas, but I keep reminding myself that I need to develop a regular schedule with my current writing ideas. I’m not trying to step all over my own creativity, but I am trying to follow through on my original plans. That’s why my notebook is soContinueContinue reading “Slow and Steady”
Keep the Notebook Handy
I keep my hedgehog notebook close by at all times. It’s an adorable little journal with tiny little hedgehogs all over the cover, but that’s not the point. I keep it within reach all the time because I never know when inspiration will hit. If you are a writer, this is already second nature toContinueContinue reading “Keep the Notebook Handy”
Behind the Scenes
What you don’t know can slow you down. That’s a lesson that I have learned this year as I have begun positioning myself to earn income online while revving up my blogging. I know what I want to do, but there’s no handy how-to manual for “Side Hustles 101.” There are some fantastic bloggers andContinueContinue reading “Behind the Scenes”
All Things Subject to Change 