Category: Excuses

What Rocks Have to Do with Overcoming Writer’s Overwhelm

I recently ran a survey here on my blog asking my readers to tell me what they struggle with most. (You can still take it.) So far, the largest issue writer’s face is feeling overwhelmed. I can relate. Right now, I not only have client work and four blogs to keep up with, but also [...]

Wednesday April 11th, 2012 in Author Coaching, Excuses, Finishing What You Start, Meeting Writing Goals, Procrastination, Writing Coaching | 2 Comments »

Are You Using What You Learn?

Many writers go to critique groups, writers conferences, writers club meetings, and workshops and seminars on writing and publishing. They read books  on how to write well and get published. However, a time comes when a writer must take what he or she has learned, put down the books and pick up a pencil or [...]

Tuesday March 1st, 2011 in Author Coaching, Excuses, Procrastination, Procrastination, Writing Coaching | No Comments »

Your First Book Doesn't Have to Be Your Masterpiece

One of the things that stops writers from publishing their first book revolves around the idea that their first book must be their masterpiece. In fact, most authors publish one or more books before they have a “hit.” That’s why it’s important to simply publish a book. I’m not saying you should publish shlock. I [...]

Thursday February 3rd, 2011 in Excuses, publishing, Self-Publishing, Writing Coaching, Writing Tips | 2 Comments »

Write and Publish a Book Before It's Too Late

Okay, so, I have to admit it. Dan Poynter told me I am a procrastinator. He told me to get my short books, which are available in print and ebook versions only on CopyWright Communications and Pure Spirit Creations websites, onto Smashwords, and to sit down and finish one of my books or self-publish the [...]

Tuesday January 18th, 2011 in Commitment to Your Dream, Excuses, Procrastination, Writing Coaching | 1 Comment »

Time to Finish Writing Projects You've Started

Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they’ve started. — David Allen I don’t celebrate Christmas; I celebrate Chanukah. So, I’m already thinking about the New Year. Not that the secular New Year is a Jewish holiday, but I enjoy any [...]

Friday December 24th, 2010 in Commitment to Your Dream, Excuses, Meeting Writing Goals, Writing Coaching | No Comments »

Do Your Excuses Stop You From Reaching Your Writing Goals?

I got some interesting feedback to this post about hard work in two other places where I posted it (Redroom.com and VibrantNation.com). Some people found it inspiring. Others had a bunch of excuses about why they couldn’t get their writing done…or about putting in the work hard. In the latter case, I heard excuses. I’ve [...]

Sunday May 30th, 2010 in Excuses, Writing Coaching | No Comments »