Have you ever done something once successfully and then forgot how to do it? Me too! It’s such a time suck when you try to do it again and can’t. I’ve been revising my manuscript, and I didn’t think I would use Google docs as much as I do… but…

What Is Plottr? So, you have a story. Better yet, you completed the first draft and happily typed ‘The End.’ You know it’s not really the end, though. Now comes the fun part, rather, the pulling out your hair and swearing as you wrangle that bad boy into something that sizzles on the…

How To Use Evernote to Create a Timeline in Scrivener I was looking for another way to create a timeline in Scrivener. I talked about importing Google Calendar in this post, but I wanted something a little more flexible. I don’t need an app. I just wanted something that would visually let me see how my story played out over…

Last week, I knocked two items off my bucket list. One was big, a visit the Grand Canyon, one was not so big, going blonde. Both were something I’ve always wanted to do. After I did, I felt better than I had in a while. Call it a boost of…

Sometimes I wish I was a widget maker. How simple would life be? I just follow the directions and make *x* amount of widgets each day and sell them for *x* amount of dollars. There’s no guesswork. Unlike writing, where alchemy must be invoked daily. It’s the struggle to snatch…

I’m on the cusp of conscious unmothering as I move towards an empty nest. I’m grappling with the whole question of what’s next, as I slide into this new phase. Right now, my ride or die squad consists of me, my couch, Hulu, and Netflix. With the built-in busyness that…

Summer’s coming! It’s the perfect time for high schoolers to explore new interests or learn more about a current interest. Not to mention, pursuing learning opportunities over the summer doesn’t look bad on the resume. Here are some amazing, free summer opportunities for you high schooler. …

You’ve probably heard the old saying by now, writing your book may be the easiest part of the publishing process. Yeah, I know, that’s hard to believe, especially when you’re knee deep in revisions. But it’s true. Once your book has gone through the editing process and proofreading, if you’re…