Insecurity is the Bully Standing Over Your Shoulder Until You Shove It Back

I have a bully and it’s called insecurity. It shows up anytime I set my mind on doing something new. It’s there when I want to start a weight loss regimen, have a work assignment, or start writing a new book. When I open a blank document on Scrivener or Word, dread grips my gut. […]

Beat the Block: Kick Your Writing Tormentors Where It Hurts

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]riters are weird, quirky people with unique ways of thinking, writing and going about our writing. While some can’t find anything more exciting than a blank page, others are terrified of the zero-word count on Scrivener.   Every time I start a new writing project, the same old doubts surface. Can I do this again? Will […]