If writing that book and getting it published were only that easy … . If it was just a matter of putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys) …, but it’s not. In today’s fast-paced technological society, writing is a multifaceted business.
Thyme for Writers
Since writing is a long, difficult, and solitary road for the most part,
Thyme for Writers is meant to lighten your load for each facet of writing. It’s purpose is to be:
- a source of inspiration to writers and readers alike with words of encouragement and uplifting stories that bring a smile to your face; and
- a go-to resource with helpful hints, tools, and knowledge.
Technology
To help you through the technology behind it all, Candee Fick shared her Author Toolbox. A tool everyone should have on their “shelf.” If you haven’t checked it out yet, it may be “thyme.”
by Kathryn Ross
Writing Tips
Kathryn Ross is back with her monthly, The Write Spice – Writing Tips for Flavorful Words. If you haven’t seen her posts yet, wait no further. Each article is just a click away:
When Cinnamon Bark Editors Bite
The Clove Principle: Puncture Your Writing with Warmth
Peppermint Bits — Words Spun, Broken and Sweet
Lemon Oil – Clearing Out for a Clean Start
Chocolate: Are You A Cacao or Cocoa Writer?
Preparing Your Writer’s Garden to Grow: 6 Steps to a Fruitful Manuscript
Balancing Written Words to Taste for Flavorful Influence
Sage Advice When There’s No Thyme to Write
Time Management
One of the largest stumbling blocks for most people, especially writers, is time management. I am excited to have Amanda Cabot as a monthly guest, the fourth Thursday of each month for her series on time management. She not only teaches workshops on this subject, but her life is a reflection of how well it works as a multi-published author who juggled a sixty-hour a week job with nonnegotiable deadlines while building a house long-distance at the same time that she wrote two books a year.
Legal Pitfalls
As a writer, reader, or someone who may have your own website, you are probably following some of the legal issues that hit the news lately — GDPR compliance and trademark issues to name just a couple. To provide some insight on what may be lurking, I will start a monthly series the third Thursday of the month as an educational resource — Writers Beware of the Legal Pitfalls. As with the workshops and university Business Law courses I teach, this series is meant for educational purposes as a general resource ONLY and NOT to provide legal advice. For any legal issues you may have, you will need to speak to your attorney.
I’ll continue to feature other guests on Thyme for Writers… . I hope you enjoy what’s to come!
Is there a particular topic you’d find helpful?
(C) 2018 Karen Van Den Heuvel Fischer
Karen — What a great lineup of posts you have planned. I’m honored to be part of them.
It’s my honor to have you!