Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
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As I began working on this post, I woke up one morning depressed. I couldn’t motivate myself to focus…
November 29, 2021-
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
purpose driven writing
Recently, I received another rejection letter from an agent and to be honest, rejection never gets easier. But, disappoints…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Do You Know Your Circles?
Most of us know the idea of a hermit writer is a myth. Writing isn’t a solo effort. At…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Building Your Platform
One of the biggest fears of mine and a lot of people with disabilities is that our voices no…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Find Your Unique Voice
One of the things I look forward to about attending a writer’s conference is meeting new writers and hearing…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
What You Have to Offer
Last month I attended an annual writers conference to learn more about the craft and pitch my nonfiction books.…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Choose Wisely
After my accident, I was in a hurry to get back to my life. I didn’t care about what…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
We All Fall
Twenty-four years ago, I experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of my life: I fell off the commode…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Patiently Persistent
I learned in physical therapy every brain injury is different, no one can predict how a T. B. I.…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Be Passionate
Recently, I decided to upgrade and focus on my YouTube channel. When I first started it in 2006, my…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Goal Setting?
As we start a new year, most people have decided upon New Year’s resolutions, or made new goals. Most…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Baby Steps
After my accident, I was eager to get back to my old life. Why wouldn’t I? I was in…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Make Every Moment Count
Fifteen years ago a high school football standout was diagnosed with brain cancer his senior year. He approached me…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Break Through the Fog
Recently I heard an update about the long-term effects of those who have survived Covid-19. Not only can the…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
The Burnout
Last month I was ready to go on a road trip, shut down my devices, and just vegetate for…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Don’t Get Comfortable
My first week home from the rehab hospital, I suffered a seizure. It took days before I could feel…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Reaping the Rewards
It took 11 months after my accident before I was finally released from doctors’ care. That season was more…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Trust the Process
Over the past four months, we’ve had to follow a set of guidelines set by medical experts and our…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Navigating the Nos
Covid-19 has had the world on lockdown since March and we’ve all made adjustments to our lives—life as we…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
You Can Do It!
I have shared before how difficult those first days after my accident were. This month I want to give…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Setbacks
As I write this month’s post from my home office, the world around me is shut down as caution…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Just Do IT
Recently, I started writing a passion project. It is a twist on a favorite film of my childhood. I’ve…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Know Your Strengths
Because of my brain injury, I’m a big fan of making progress. I learned after my accident progress is…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Stay in Your Lane
Recently, we experienced flooding rains in the community I live in. The rains covered the roads to the point…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Skill Set
The first thing I learned after my accident was every brain injury is different. You’ve probably heard me say…
November 29, 2019
