This season (fall 2015 through spring 2016) is Judge Judith Scheindlin’s 20th as “Judge Judy.” She’s 72 years old and still pulling 10 million viewers every day. The Guinness Book of World Records names her the longest running TV judge. She’s handled over 10,000 cases over about 5,000 shows inContinue Reading
Dads are notoriously hard to shop for. My father was always happy with tools, but then I knew that he had most of the ones he needed, so it was always difficult not to get a duplicate. Any other gift was a gamble. This year I’m thinking about all theContinue Reading
What’s the key to future writing success? It’s the season for planting, and if you’re thinking only about gardens and flowers, it’s time to expand your point of view. The key to writing success lies in planting seeds. It’s what we do today, tomorrow, and next week that determines whatContinue Reading
As a writer, you probably need to generate more energy. You are the generator in your life. The only energy in it comes from you. Don’t believe me? Spend a couple days depressed, tired, or apathetic. What happens in your world? Everything slows down, right? Sometimes it may come toContinue Reading
Would you believe that over 80 authors have appeared on Writing and Wellness over the last almost two years? From those features have come a lot of inspiring, witty, and relatable quotes, so I thought it would be fun to include a collection of them here. Of course I couldn’tContinue Reading
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” ~ Charles M. Schulz “One can never have enough socks,” said Dumbledore. “Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.” ~ J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneContinue Reading
If you want to keep writing during the holidays, we have 10 tips to help you out on another post. But what if you just want to rest and recharge? Will that help or hurt your writing when you do return to it? Guest author Lorrie Thomson shares her thoughtsContinue Reading
What’s the best way to ensure you continue to succeed as a writer, for years to come? You must learn to celebrate your accomplishments. Really celebrate. If you think back over the past year, you’re likely to remember some of the things you accomplished. Maybe you started a daily writingContinue Reading
My mom raises goats. She enjoys most parts of the process, but there are a few things that get her frustrated. One of the biggest ones is when one of her goats gets out of the field. This doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s usually because of oneContinue Reading
There’s a lot of talk about authenticity these days. “Be real,” they tell us. Show your true self. Be honest in your writing. Take away the masks. I’m all for being authentic. In fact, I have a hard time being any other way. When I was a teenager, it oftenContinue Reading
I attended a writer’s conference in Boise back in May 2015. One of the speakers at the event reminded us that writing is supposed to be fun, and that sometimes, we take it far too seriously. I latched fiercely onto that statement. With my first book about to be released,Continue Reading
Maybe you’d like to work with a writing teacher, but you can’t afford it right now. What if there was a cheaper way to learn more about writing? I made a trip to Colorado last month. From my place, that’s about a day’s worth of driving. I’m not big onContinue Reading