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Welcome to my tiny space on the web! I like to help people who aspire to become better writers. I also like to share my work too. I hope you enjoy reading! Thank you for visiting.

Why We Write: It’s a Calling

From journaling to storytelling to publishing We spend more time writing than taking selfies, cooking, or dusting furniture. We are creators from our heads to our toes. Words flow from our endless thoughts to our full hearts and etch themselves deep in our souls. We go to bed thinking and wake up wondering. We know...

Some Advice on How to Stop the Habit of Over-Editing

Put an end to lost time and productivity On top of a 9 to 5, I left nearly three years ago, I also made wedding cakes for several years. I saw my share of edits while working. With wedding cakes, every time a cake was close to completion, I would always find one more detail...

To Succeed in Writing, Reel in the Senses of the Reader

Ideas on how to accomplish that stem from the imagination Writers, your readers’ senses are the same senses you have. Those senses, the ability to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch, are delivered through your words to blow the minds of your readers. If they are satisfied, they’ll return for more. Maybe it’s a bit...

Why Internet Sites Now Include Estimated Reading Times On Articles

Are we that pressed for time, or is it a strategy? We are all pressed for time based on what we’re doing or what we want to accomplish. I also think we need to slow down. And, yes, adding reading time information to articles is associated with a strategy. The first time I noticed how...

Using Images in Your Online Content

A list of options for your free image search Using images without permission is a violation of copyright law. Most content writers probably know this. Generally, when a person creates an image, they have the exclusive right to use and distribute it. If you use an image without permission, you could be violating the copyright owner’s...

Share the Shine with Your Words

If you want to succeed, remember that writing skill is key Writing is an essential skill we use daily Years and years ago, I heard the phrase, “you’re the stuff that stuff’s made out of.” Such a unique phrase of positivity. It implies you’re the best. If you have a passion to be an experienced...

The Surprising Power of Writing Online

Tell me something. How motivated are you? It’s the best time to be an online writer With the internet, anyone can create a presence for themselves online. You don’t need to be a professional writer or have a publishing deal to reach an audience. If you’re passionate about writing and want to share your thoughts...

What Happens When You Write for the Reader?

The potential for mutuality grows between you and a reader While I strive to write for readers first, I’m also writing for myself. Otherwise, why would I be writing? Writing and creating mutuality with a reader becomes my goal. Always have respect for your readers — don’t underestimate them. Aside from wanting to generate a profit, I believe...

Carve Your Words From Your Gut

Take a journey, reach for a lesson, and have a creative lifestyle Are writers a dime a dozen? Yes, but not all writers are great. It’s such a competitive field. It’s a bit like barbecue. I live in a suburb of Kansas City. You know, a place where barbecue attracts a lot of tourists. Residents also have...

Hey Storyteller, Show Me Your Stuff

Sell me a story, and I’ll always read your work Put your words on canvas, and never let them dry and die if you want me to inhale your story. Like paint on canvas can speak your talent, your thoughtful wisdom on paper can too You place your words next to each other in an...