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Why Should You Have a Business Plan?

Why Should You Have a Business Plan?

by Joy | Feb 14, 2019 | authors, dream of authorship, goals, writing

Before you click away because you don’t plan to open a shop, let me make a case for why everyone should have a business plan—or life plan, if you prefer. First, I think you’ll find my reasons below fit you and your life and where you want to go in it. Second, just...
What My Business Plan Taught Me

What My Business Plan Taught Me

by Joy | Feb 7, 2019 | authors, dream of authorship, Indie Authors, publishers

January offered me a perfect opportunity to focus on writing a business plan for my aspirations as an Indie Author but also for the Press I plan to launch this year. The process took me much longer than I anticipated, but it was worth every second for all the lessons...
Intentions for 2019

Intentions for 2019

by Joy | Jan 3, 2019 | dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, inspiration, writer mom, writing process

Last week I took you through my reflections on the past year and included a recap of my last two Words of the Year. This week, I’m looking forward! Here is a quick overview of my intentions for 2019, beginning with my Word of the Year. 2019: PERSEVERANCE It is...
Reflections on 2018

Reflections on 2018

by Joy | Dec 27, 2018 | authors, blogging, books, dream of authorship, Editing, goals, Indie Authors, novella, Revisions, short story, stories, words, writer mom, writers, writing, writing community, writing process

        In a few days, it will be a whole new year—again. Each year goes by faster than the last, and that’s why I think it is supremely important to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and failures and then look forward to new...
Embrace the Seasons of Writing

Embrace the Seasons of Writing

by Joy | Nov 1, 2018 | doubt and fear, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, Revisions, writers, writing, writing process

“It’s just that season of life.” Man, if I had a nickel for every time I’ve said or heard that phrase! As a mom, this is often a conversation starter. Each age of our children brings a new season for moms—the infant season, the terrible twos...
My Literary Dream

My Literary Dream

by Joy | Sep 13, 2018 | doubt and fear, dream of authorship, goals, inspiration, writer mom, writing community

I recently had the opportunity to focus in on my literary dream and purpose and sum them up in less than two minutes. Today I decided to share that with you! Chip and Joanna Gaines, co-hosts of Fixer Upper, have become far more to me than TV celebrities. They have...
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