Busy, busy, busy… When does a children’s author write?
Had I known what a blast this event would be, or how many friends I would see, I would have joined PNBA (an organization of booksellers from 5 states) and attended their Fall Trade Show years ago....
View ArticlePi Bo What Mo? Picture Book Idea Month!
It’s almost here… The answer to feeling left out of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for those who prefer the poetry and petite package of the picture book! As a picture book author, I’m...
View ArticleTuesday Tip: Take a Baby Step!
Yes, you’re overwhelmed. No one else has your schedule, your commitments, your health concerns, your financial situation, or your precious family with all their issues. You want to...
View ArticleYou’re Already There!
I’m already here! Those dreams, those thoughts, those ideas that couldn’t possibly happen, happened! I just figured this out this morning. Why didn’t anyone tell me? Yes, yes, I know. You might even...
View ArticleIt’s a Party! Happy 12/12/12!
Congratulations to everyone who participated in Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 in 12 this year! It doesn’t matter how many manuscripts you piled up, how good they were, or if they ever get published. And if...
View ArticleSchool & Library Visit Coaching Special
Congratulations! Your children’s book or CD is out, or about to come out, and now you want to get it in front of kids. Hmmm… Where’s the best place to get kid exposure? Schools, of course. Schools....
View ArticleCreativity Coaching Special
What about me? If you’re a writer, artist, musician, actor, or anyone who loves to dabble in the arts, you can thank the person who saw my last post and said, “But, what if I want a creativity...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions: Warm wishes for my creative friends!
For a couple of decades now, we’ve written our resolutions in the sand at local beaches during low tide. The premise is simple. As the tide comes in, our resolutions are either carried off to the...
View ArticleTake a Risk! Step Up! Be Creative…
We all want to belong, to fit in, to find our place. Sometimes this means leaving our comfort zone. Taking a risk. Stepping up… This little guy left the safety of his mom’s side, and posed, frozen in...
View ArticleMaking Your Creative Mark
If you’re a client of mine, or a creative friend, you’ve heard me talk about Eric Maisel. He’s the guy who started this whole crazy amazing creativity coaching gig. I’ve read and recommended books of...
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