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My Writing Plans

My Writing Plans

by Joy | Mar 1, 2018 | books, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, writer mom, writing, writing process

As I type this post, I’m looking out the window at one of the very few mild days we get in Southeast Louisiana. The sun’s shining; the wind’s gently rustling the leaves. It’s the kind of day where you can’t help but feel positive. Of...
Everyone Has a Story: Why I Write

Everyone Has a Story: Why I Write

by Joy | Feb 22, 2018 | dream of authorship, genre, goals, inspiration, novel, writers, writing process

I love to write. Always have.  Some of my first stories came from a chubby Snoopy pencil. (Anyone else remember those fat pencils that seemed way too big for tiny beginning writers’ hands?) I covered and wrote about my first event before I hit double digits. I...
Everyone Has a Story: Mardi Gras Edition

Everyone Has a Story: Mardi Gras Edition

by Joy | Feb 15, 2018 | characters, creativity, inspiration, stories, writers, writing, writing process

Every person holds stories. The girl who makes your morning latte has stories. The crazy uncle your family chuckles about has stories. The man holding the sign on the street corner has stories. Everyone has a story to tell. But not every story gets shared. Enter...
Maximize Time: 10 Ways to Do It!

Maximize Time: 10 Ways to Do It!

by Joy | Feb 1, 2018 | dream of authorship, goals, writer mom, writers, writing process

If you could have more of any one thing, what would it be? I’m going to guess most of you answered, “Time!” I agree! Do you know what I’ve discovered, though? We can maximize time … and even create more of it! Before you all start...
I Choose the Indie Author Life, Part III

I Choose the Indie Author Life, Part III

by Joy | Jan 25, 2018 | books, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, publishers, writer mom, writing, writing process

The past two weeks I’ve shared with you my decision to be an Indie Author. In Part 1, I broke down the main ways writers can become published authors these days. As I said, some of the definitions vary depending on who’s giving you the details; but I hope...
I Choose the Indie Author Life, Part II

I Choose the Indie Author Life, Part II

by Joy | Jan 18, 2018 | authors, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, publishers, writing process

In the last post, I shared with you my exciting news: I will be an Indie Author! I could not be more excited about my decision of choosing to be an Indie Author. In that post I explained the different types of publishing options authors have these days. As I said...
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