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As an author, do you need a brand?

Absolutely! In order to stand out from the crowd there needs to be something that makes you special, unique.  Over the past year and a half I have been trying to find a place among my esteemed colleagues, a way to offer something that people really want.  The biggest challenge that I have found is that [...]

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The power of Inception

I had the opportunity to see the movie “Inception” the other night and I truly must say that that movie is so incredibly thought provoking. I truly have not been able to stop thinking about all of it’s implications. I recommend that if you have not scene it that you get to it as soon as you possibly can!

WARNING: That being said what I am going to talk about is the movie so if you have not scene it yet or do not care if the end gets spoiled for you please read on…

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5 secrets to writing your “1st” draft

Outline your work: I always thought that writing an out line was a complete waste of time, but now I understand why this is something that you MUST do.  By outlining what you are writing it makes sure that you stay focused and on track.  (It will also help keep that writers block away, the reason for [...]

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Share your life with the world

Excellent article: Writers First Year by Holly Robinson @ Huffington Post While I do agree that there is a time to blog and a time to focus on actually writing I am truly excited to say that I am learning to budget my time just like, I hope I am budgeting my money. It is definitely [...]

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My first born

I just sent my first draft to the editor for my chapter. Very exciting, but I am also nervous. I have these huge butterflies in my stomach. I have spent a lot of time looking for the things to do next. As a matter of fact I found another anthology that I am going to be sending information to. Hopefully I will have an opportunity to be part of it to!

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The writing journey

I say writing journey because it will take you places that you have never been and you will see things that you have never seen. Since starting this project for my book where I get to tell my story I have found that it has become something far different from what I thought it was [...]

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The process of writing

I am sure that everyone has a process that they go through when they start to write, the best part is that I am starting out with a “short story”. First step I gotta write, right? Yep. At first I wasn’t sure what my process was going to be, I have read so many authors giving their suggestions, but I have to find something that is comfortable for me. This is the only way that I will be able to write using “my voice”.

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I have the most exciting news!

I am going to be a co-author for a book that is very similar to the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. It focuses women and their stories of being an overcomer and to motivate other women to do the same!

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I was able to be a guest blogger on one of my favorite authors blog!

Guest posting opportunity. I had the priv;edge today of being a guest blogger on Jessica Morrell’s blog. I hope that you will take a minute to read it and to check out her blog as well. The Writing Life 2, Dianna Sandora’s guest post To your writing success, Dianna Sandora www.secretstowritingsuccess.com

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Would you help me?

Do you have a specific story about a time of incredible joy? I would love for you to share it with me!
Please take a minute and share a story with me, Doesn’t have to be too long I would just love to hear your story. Who knows maybe I will use it in my book, (with your permission of course).

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