The other week when I was writing about 5 Ways to Restart a Bad Day, I talked about the value of taking a break. But oh, my goodness…it is easier said than done. Let me give you an example. Last week I took a vacation day. At my company, you accrue vacation days gradually, but I’ve barely been
Author: Bryn Donovan
My sweet romance for Hallmark Publishing, Sunrise Cabin, comes out in a few weeks! (If you want to support the launch, pre-order it and tag it as “want to read” on Goodreads.) Some of you have seen excerpts of it because you participate in WIP Wednesdays, where we all share our work in progress. This is my fourth romance novel, but
The Benefits of Author Headshots Updated 12/2024! You can create an Amazon author page, a Facebook author page, and even an Instagram or TikTok account without using any pictures of yourself. If your readers can see you, though, it’s a lot easier for them to feel like they have a personal connection with you. In my experience, people you interact
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about how to restart a bad day. Because if you’re like me, sometimes you get a day that’s not going your way, and by lunchtime you’re thinking, “Ugh. Today is awful. Maybe tomorrow will be better.” I know this is faulty thinking. Yes, a good night’s sleep can lead to a better
Hello! This is the latest in a series about common writing anxieties — because I want people to worry less and enjoy writing more! I’ve been meaning to write about this topic for a while, because it comes up a lot. If you’re a writer, it’s easy to feel like everyone can write faster than you. Your friend may have
The other week, I got a letter from an old friend back in Kansas City. He wrote about his relationships, his life, and his musings. It was lovely to sit down and read it. Although I’ll be a little late in replying, I’m going to write him a letter back today and get it in the mail tomorrow. Now, we’re
Hi, everyone, and if you’re new, welcome to my blog about writing and positivity! It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which is WIP Wednesday around here. It’s a time when I share an excerpt of a work in progress and you do the same in the comments section below. It can be from a novel, a short story, other