School's In Session!

Today is the first day of school for many US school children. Mixed emotions loom over both parents and students as they prepare to transition from the lazy days of summer into the go, go, rush, rush mode of higher learning.

It's a time to get serious again: To focus, to reevlaulate, to test, and grow.

What transitions have you made with your writing lately in order to improve your writing?

What can you do right now in order to grow?

Below you'll find 3 ways to transition from becoming an occasional to a consistent writer:

• Write at least 4 sentences everyday.
• Refuse to listen to your haters.
• Take a writing class or go to a writer's conference

You need to look at learning as a way of getting closer to getting published. The more you know, the better you will write, and the more likely you are to get noticed by editors, publishers, and other people of influence.

We All Make Mistakes

I apologize for not blogging in awhile. I feel somewhat guilty because I've spent so much time in my blogs telling other writers about how they should keep the writing momentum going, and I allowed my blogging to fall by the wayside.

However, for now, I'm back. No, I won't waste time making excuses. I'll just say that blogging hasn't been a priority for the past month. I've taken on some other writing projects, but it's no excuse. For this reason, I've decided to blog 2-3 times per week as opposed to 5 times. This way, I can become more consistent and still touch the lives of new writers.

I still want to give you quality information and some bullet points to help you pursue your writing, but it won't be as often. In addition, I will be informing you about some other projects that I would like you to consider participating in.

If I had to say a few things to you I would say:

• Be consistent with your writing, even if it's not every single day on the same project.
• If you've slacked off, go ahead and start where you've stopped.
• Figure out where you main priorities with writing lie.
• Be honest with your writers.

Writers, I hope I've been honest with you and I hope you'll forgive me for not staying connected. However, if you want to read some of my more writing , please go to www.resourcewriting.com.

It's Over -- Lebron Lost!

Disappointment to say the least. Of course I was doubtful that Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers would win both games during the Eastern Conference championship, but when they lost on Saturday night, it really hit me. Their chances of winning the 2009 NBA championship were over. Just think. All that hard work during these last 8-9 months: down the drain. Now the Lebron and Cleveland Cavaliers have to step into the unknown of the next NBA season and start all over again.

Starting all over again. Writer, you may be in a devastating situation. Your dreams and hopes of being published may have been crushed for whatever reason, but you can start over again. How?

Believe in yourself and your ability.
Write what you know.
Be consistent.
Refuse to allow your situation to stop you from pursuing your dreams.

Just because it feels like you're losing now doesn't mean you can't start again! Just take the first step.