Guest Posts
The Comparison Trap: Eight Ways to Avoid It
Sometimes I look at the work of other authors and feel my abilities fall short. It doesn’t matter that…
April 24, 2020-
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Mastering Middle GradeMy Fifth Anniversary
As an adult, writing has been a mainstay of my professional career. I majored in journalism, interned at newspapers,…
February 16, 2020 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing, Tip #9 – Avoid Comparison
There’s nothing quite like a perfectly ripened pear. Each creamy, sweet, citrusy bite contains the perfect texture and flavor…
November 5, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsThree Problems With Comparison for New Bloggers
Particularly for new writers beginning the blogging journey, comparison can kill confidence and create problems. New bloggers often struggle with…
February 16, 2016 -
Polishing Your MessageBuilding Bridges With Transitions
Transitions are an important element in our writing. Without them a paragraph can sometimes feel like we are reading…
January 28, 2016 -
Blogging BasicsThree Ways Comparison Can Kill Your Blogging Confidence
Blogging requires a balanced combination of vision, passion, craft, and energy. Comparison can quickly squelch your energy and derail…
November 30, 2015 -
Write JustifiedLife is Like…
Rhetorical questions don’t require (or deserve) an answer. Do they? But how about those rhetorical devices—those figures of speech…
August 29, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry5 Tips to Jump-Start a Poem
Have you ever struggled with blank page disorder? I have. Most writers face this issue at one time or another. Sometimes…
August 15, 2015
