Abracadabra! The Magic Cure for Writer’s Block
January 19, 2011
Recognize the illusion and you make it possible to remove the obstacle. … More Abracadabra! The Magic Cure for Writer’s Block
Free Writing Class at Sumner Library
January 18, 2011
You’re invited to attend a FREE one-hour class I’m teaching at Sumner Library on Saturday, January 29 from 11 am to noon. Taking Your Great Idea From Brainstorm to Page is for anyone who has a great idea or a good idea or even just a glimmer of an idea for a book. We’ll review techniques to … More Free Writing Class at Sumner Library
Nifty Publicity Piece
January 14, 2011
My fellow Loft Around Town Teaching Artist Sarah Tieck and I got a nice bit of press in the Star Tribune about the classes we’re offering at the Wescott Library in Eagan. Check it out. Thanks to article author Liz Rolfsmeier and the Star Tribune! BTW: In addition to the Writing Habit in Eagan, I’m teaching Around … More Nifty Publicity Piece
Weird Warm-ups
January 12, 2011
For many writers, the first minutes of writing are the hardest. A weird warm-up gets you through those challenging first minutes. … More Weird Warm-ups
The Over-Convenienced Writer or How Gadgets Get in the Way of Creative Flow
January 6, 2011
We’ve convenienced ourselves out of opportunities to think creatively. When our minds slow down, we can find our entry point to the flow state of creative consciousness.
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2010 in review
January 4, 2011
Since I encourage my coaching clients to celebrate their wins and breakthroughs for 2010 before envisioning what they want to accomplish in 2011, I thought I’d share this Blog Review that WordPress was kind enough to send me. You might be surprised by some of the stats — I know I was surprised and gratified … More 2010 in review
Will It Really Be a New Year?
December 27, 2010
The New Year promises a fresh start, but only if we truly bring the current year to a close. … More Will It Really Be a New Year?
Getting Started
December 20, 2010
I’m solidly in initial inertia… The only way to finish is to get started. And the only way to get started is to finish.
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Track Your Product Time
December 13, 2010
Every week, I track what I intend to do during my Product Time during the week. Every weekday, I record what I actually do. Tracking my Product Time gives me a sense of accomplishment and reminds me to give myself small, regular rewards to keep myself motivated. Tracking also alerts me if there’s a significant difference between what … More Track Your Product Time
Book Update: It’s Official
December 7, 2010
My contract with Tarcher (an imprint of Penguin Books) has been signed, sealed and delivered! Even better, I cashed the advance check – Wahoo! (If you’re curious about the timeline: my agent, my editor at Tarcher and I verbally agreed to the major terms in June, my agent got the first version of the contract the … More Book Update: It’s Official
Bane of Your Resistance 