STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE |
I bought myself a motivational coffee mug the other day on clearance (all those graduation gifts that didn't get bought). Actually, I bought two. One of them, however, says, "Strive for excellence, no...
Posted by Shirley on Thu, 03 May 2007 09:07:00 PST |
Let Your Characters Be Your Guides |
I'm back from vacation and anxious to be back at work! I can't wait for summer, too, to be outside (that time in Florida only made me more anxious for summer sun! It's still cold here...ugh!). In the ...
Posted by Shirley on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:21:00 PST |
CROSSING THE SEA AND BECOMING A HOW WRITER |
NOTE: I'll be back in a few days! Resting my hands after turning in a book!
Last week, we talked about changing from an "IF" person into a "HOW" person. This week, I thought it might be good to help y...
Posted by Shirley on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:01:00 PST |
Writing: HOW THINKERS |
NOTE: I'm going to take a few days off (rest those tired fingers!) now that I just finished a book, so I'll be posting a couple of these to carry you through the next week!
You all kn...
Posted by Shirley on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:57:00 PST |
GETTING INTO A WRITING ROUTINE |
When the last school bell of the year rings, one of the first things to go in my life is my routine. My friends and I have been talking about this lately -- and expressing our overwhelming gratitude t...
Posted by Shirley on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 05:01:00 PST |
How to Write a Compelling (and Selling) Short Story |
NOTE: This is part of an ongoing series I will have that will motivate, inspire and teach about writing. Pass the word on if you are interested in this! Below is an previously published article about ...
Posted by Shirley on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:27:00 PST |
The Writer Learning Curve |
A note: I'm going to be running a regular motivational blog for writers, based on a motivational newsletter I used to write. For those of you who are writers, or just pursuing a creative arts dream, t...
Posted by Shirley on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:59:00 PST |
Library Talks |
I love talking to library groups. First, you know you've got a great group of avid readers. Nothing beats libraries for people who love to read. Second, I'm surrounded by books. I couldn't ask for a b...
Posted by Shirley on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:22:00 PST |
Every Book is Cool |
My latest book is in stores as of yesterday and as I wrote on my Amazon Connect blog, every time I see one on shelves, it's a really exciting event. I *still* can't believe that's my book I'm seeing. ...
Posted by Shirley on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 05:04:00 PST |
Upside-Down Pancakes & 3 Important Things: Eating, Shopping... |
And Family.Bet you thought I was going to say shoes, didn't you? I will have you know that I did resist the shoes on Black Friday even though there was this REALLY cool pair at Kohl's that I REALLY wa...
Posted by Shirley on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 04:17:00 PST |
