Writing Referent Group

Having just been in Paris, strolling along the cobblestone streets of Montmartre, daydreaming about the Picassos and Hemingways and other … More

Wednesday Pep Talk

Photo: Haifa, Israel Dear Self, No matter where you are, certain conditions are conducive to successfully meeting your quota. They … More

Greetings from Israel! It’s our second day here and let me tell you, I am just barely sitting down at … More

Dear Self, Bonjour! You are sitting in your cute Parisian apartment, the kids are asleep, your finally-finished-outline sits bound before … More

Dear Self, You’ve got a lot of work to do this week before you get on a plane and jet-set … More

Stay away from the time-suckers. Avoid the “Pig-Pen” personalities who want to bring you down with their dust storm of … More

Dear Self, Eyes on the prize, head in the game. Keep moving forward with your plans. Claw at your end-goal … More

I’m in the process of making a detailed outline for my next story. After experiencing almost every approach (no outline, … More

Dear Self, What better way to ensure a productive week than to get lots of work done on Monday? Nothing … More

Keep track of the time you spend working. Seriously, track every minute. I feel like logging your minutes is like … More