Self-publishing isn’t what it used to be — Indie authors seem to be a love ’em or hate ’em entity in the publishing world. Full disclosure: I used to hate self-published authors. I thought self-publishing was for books that were so terrible, no publishing house would ever consider them. Turns out I was just reading the bad ones…

I found them all at my local library — I’m a huge fan of the library and have been for years. As a kid, I would always participate in the summer reading challenges and usually did well enough to win a few books. I don’t always have extra money to spend on Amazon or at a bookstore, so the…

5 tips to beat the blank page, once and for all — Writer’s block. Two words all writers fear. It’s a problem everyone will face at some point but isn’t always easy to fix. Writer’s block is often described as a short- or long-term failure to put words on the page. In reality, writer’s block is a failure of creativity, not the…

Finding life lessons in unexpected places — “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” -Sir Winston Churchill Horses may not always be good for the wallet, but they will always be good for the soul. …

Simple breathing techniques anyone can learn — Everyone wants to have more peace and quiet, but no one has the time. What if finding inner peace took as little as three minutes a day? Take a Breath At some point, I bet you’ve been told to take a breath before you speak or to count to five (or ten) when…

Finding inner peace can be easier than it sounds — It’s easy to get overwhelmed by everything you have to do. Work, family, side hustles, hobbies, pets, it’s a miracle any of us ever sleeps. What if I told you there was a simple way to get your life back under control? To accomplish more while doing less? You’d probably…

I wish I’d known about this years ago — Setting a goal is one thing; accomplishing it is another. Most people fail because their goals are intimidating. Here are three ways micro-goals can change that. 1. Micro-goals can be accomplished right now Most micro-goals can be achieved in one day. Want to write a book? Make your micro-goal to write 250 words daily. 2. Micro-goals increase motivation Motivation follows action…

How tiny steps can lead to big success — If “New Year, New You” isn’t working out as planned, you’re not alone. Most people don’t achieve the goals they set for themselves in the new year. The good news? You’re not to blame for your failure: your goals are. The Importance of Setting Good Goals I don’t mean setting goals that are about health or…

Refresh the Soul 30-Day Writing Challenge: September 22nd — Prompt Day 22: Describe your worst fear. Fear is a funny thing. It can render even the strongest people senseless. Rarely rational and usually unpleasant, no one likes to deal with their fears. For the most part, the things we fear can be avoided. Don’t like snakes? Avoid the reptile area at the zoo. Have a problem…