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You Are Not Your Work
Last week, at the end of a morning meditation, these words came: You are not your work. It made me think about the day Brooke Warner, my writing coach, said, “You’re a very talented memoirist.” Her...
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Desert Retreat & Celebration
I’ve just returned home from my “celebration” trip. It was the trip I promised myself I’d take after completing part one of my memoir. It served as both a carrot leading me toward my goal, and also as...
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Navigating Your Writing Life: Big Rocks First
Writing a book is one thing; publishing it is another. The publishing world is changing and opportunities abound, but authors these days have to be publicists, speakers, social media experts,...
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What Does Clearing Clutter Have to Do with Writing?
Spring is here and several of my writing clients (and I) are cleaning house—literally and figuratively. Spring is a time of renewal, budding life—and fresh ideas! It is a time to honor yourself and...
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Exorcise Your Doubt Demons Now!
Last week, a student relatively new to my writing class, sent me an email before class asking for advice about how to create more vivid characters and voices. This woman, a former TV executive, is...
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Money & Happiness
A few days ago I wrote this Facebook status update: “It was a rich weekend in my Consciousness, Health & Healing program. One of the things I took away from the experience was this: Don’t wait...
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Heal & Transform Your Life While You Sleep!
A couple weeks ago, using the voice memo function on my iPhone, I recorded pages of affirmations I’ve written over several years. I ended up with an hour and twenty minutes of recorded affirmations....
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The Myth of Perfection
If you haven’t already done so, treat yourself to this gift: Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. It’s full of wisdom and inspiration for writers and anyone...
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Don’t Take “No” for An Answer: Start Living Your Dreams Today!
Huge numbers of people show at jobs every day that they’re less than thrilled to be working. Some of us may be in that camp. Some not. But most creative writers, regardless of other jobs they have or...
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Ask For What You Want!
A few weeks ago I received an email from Jack Grapes, my old writing teacher and mentor, who published my poetry book in 2008. Jack is a well-known and beloved literary figure in Los Angeles who has...
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