Writers are a unique lot. We spend a lot of time alone, living in fictional worlds with pretend people. In fact, we often spend more time with our made-up friends than our own real friends and family. Creating ideal settings, fleshing out interesting and relatable…
Category: productivity
Five More Things That Changed My Writing Life for the Better
Earlier this spring, I shared five things that changed my writing life for the better. Naturally, there are way more than five things that can help a writer grow and improve. Today, I’m sharing five more practices that are helping me become more disciplined and…
What’s Going on in My Writing World
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a specific update on my writing projects. I’ve shared how busy things have been here for DeBow Co. (my goofy little rhyming nickname for our family), but I’m still attempting to diligently get in some writing-related work at…
Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind
Last fall I shared my struggle with decluttering, both my words and our kids’ old schoolwork. I’m currently in another season of overwhelm, with the usual end-of-school-year hustle coupled with our son’s looming graduation threatening to pull me under. While juggling all the tasks required…
Setting Goals for 2023
Do you make New Years resolutions? I used to declare some resolutions each year but would usually peter out within a few weeks or months. Without specific parameters and steps, it was hard to know when I would have accomplished a resolution, and I would…