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Regarding Cats, Coffee & Colophons

Regarding Cats, Coffee & Colophons

by Joy | Jun 20, 2019 | goals, Publishing, writer mom, writers, writing process

I decided to shake things up a little here on the blog and write something different from what I typically do. This post will be a glimpse into the past few months of my life. If you don’t receive my weekly newsletter (you can correct that by clicking here) or follow...
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...
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...
What Camping Can Teach About Writing

What Camping Can Teach About Writing

by Joy | Oct 18, 2018 | creativity, Editing, fantasy, fiction, goals, inspiration, writers, writing, writing process

This weekend, I got to do one of my favorite things. Camp. I got to thinking how similar camping and writing are, and what camping can teach about writing. My guess is, camping may just have some lessons for other endeavors you may pursue as well. Read on through and...
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