Business… Communication Suspense 3 Dec 20196 Jul 2020 When the beleaguered Apollo 13 capsule fell through earth’s atmosphere on April 17, 1970, the re-entry communication blackout lasted about six minutes. Because of the life-threatening situation, suspense was more…
Change the World… The Official #OneHourBio Challenge 8 Oct 20196 Jul 2020 One of my closest relatives texted, “I have cancer. I need you to help me write something for my girls.” I think I replied, “WHAT?!” A couple years later, she…
Children… Work like a kid 23 Dec 201413 Jun 2015 "The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been. - Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time. Remember how hard you worked…
Books… Write Your Book This Year: How to Write Right Now 8 Feb 20139 Mar 2013 Are you trying to squeeze your dream into your life, or will you fit your life into your dream? If you are waiting for magical writing time to appear on…
Collaboration… Write Your Book This Year: Pick Your Partner 29 Jan 20139 Mar 2013 Do you dance alone? Write alone? Some can. Some learn faster and more gracefully with a partner. Some clients send me work as soon as they write it. If you…
Books… Write Your Book This Year: Clear the Decks! 25 Jan 201328 Mar 2013 Incoming ideas! Have you made enough space for them? Clear your desktop, literal and virtual. Clear other clutter around your work and living spaces. Most importantly, do this with the…
Books… Write Your Book This Year: Do You Hafta? 16 Jan 20139 Mar 2013 You've been talking about this book for years. Now it's time to fish or cut bait. Honestly—I'm here to let you off the hook. Do you mean it? Do you…
Books… Waiting for January Won’t Make Starting Any Easier 15 Dec 2012 Congratulations to you who finished writing a book this year! And congratulations to you who started a book. (If that was your intention, there's still time!) They say, "Well begun…
Academic Writing… Grade Inflation: What’s Really Going On 3 Sep 201213 Oct 2012 I had the dubious honor of starting college during the first crackdown on grade inflation. My professors overtly ensured that every grade on our transcripts was hard-earned. Then I immediately…
Inspiration… Covey on Goal Execution 6 Mar 201213 Oct 2012 Sometimes I run around, chasing urgent matters, forgetting my life's most important goals and priorities. You would think I'd be immune: Stephen R. Covey was a college professor of mine.…
Blogging… “Just Put One Foot on the Ground” 4 Jan 201230 Dec 2011 About a month ago, Mimi Meredith shared her mother's advice for cold Montana mornings: "Darlin' girl, just put one foot on the ground." I've been smiling over that ever since.…
Completion… Tempted to Quit Writing? 3 Nov 201131 Oct 2011 "Struggling with your novel? Paralyzed by the fear that it’s nowhere near good enough? Feeling caught in a trap of your own devising? You should probably give up." Lemony Snicket My…
