The Bumpy Road to Publication… And How to Prepare for a Smoother Ride

The Bumpy Road to Publication… And How to Prepare for a Smoother Ride

The Bumpy Road to Publication… And How to Prepare for a Smoother Ride

Bonjour! Some of you may know I studied French Literature in Paris, and what a joy and an honor to be able to do so. It was really interesting to be back in Paris last year and see everything again. 

While I was back, I thought about the idea of traveling someplace else and experiencing complications along the way. Even if you’re only taking a day trip, you might get lost, lose your map, someone spill a drink in the car, and more.

  Things happen when you travel. There is always a risk.  

I also thought about the amazing writers who participated in the Writing Gym’s England Retreat. These writers travelled all the way across the United States, and then travelled all the way across the Atlantic Ocean for this retreat. That took a lot of time, investment, and courage to go to a new place and try something new. 

Travel always requires investment in yourself, to take a risk and go to the next level. So what I was wondering for those of you reading this,

Are you ready to invest in yourself and in your writing? To take that risk and to be that writer?

The writers that participated in the Writing Gym Retreat took that step. They had the courage to take that risk so that they could be successful in their writing careers. 

Sometimes, it’s hard to cross that bridge of fear and accept we’re going to take that step to be a writer. But if you are ready to be brave and to talk about your own journey, click this link

5 Top Shelf Ways to Share the Writing Love

5 Top Shelf Ways to Share the Writing Love

5 Top Shelf Ways to Share the Writing Love

Writing Coach Fiction Non-fictio Help me improve my writingYou know that “Shoulda said” moment?  For me it happens on the drive home or in the middle of the night, as I replay a situation in my head, and wham, I shoulda said…
Valentine’s Day, in modern times, is relegated to candy hearts and little paper greeting cards, and is largely a holiday dedicated to romantic love.

Well, we’re writers, by gosh! We’re creative types who can put a spin on something and make it new. So, here are some suggestions to celebrate a writerly Valentine’s Day:
Writing Coach Fiction Non-fictio Help me improve my writing Take a regular old blank card or make one out of a cereal box.  Fill your card with compliments to the people you sometimes take for granted, but admire. Send it to them.

 

Writing Coach Fiction Non-fictio Help me improve my writingThank the individuals who have been there for you so much you can never repay them for all they’ve done. Think outside the (cereal) box on this one. The person who delivers your mail has to travel through snow, sleet, sun (and other adverse conditions that may or may not start with ‘s’) to deliver your mail.  How about some candy hearts and three cheers for that work?

 

Writing Coach Fiction Non-fictio Help me improve my writingWrite a funny story about the relative who is the joker of every family gathering. Recount some of the antics you’ve shared.  Send a copy to family members on colorful paper.

 

Writing Coach Fiction Non-fictio Help me improve my writingSend your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins a long, heartfelt letter. Give someone else the gift of the words you’ve haven’t said out loud.

Writing Coach Fiction Non-fictio Help me improve my writingNot everyone can inspire through the spoken word, but if you give yourself the time to write, your best self will come out. What’s your best tip for sharing the love with your writing?

Writing Coach Fiction Non-fictio Help me improve my writingFeel the love.

 

 

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