by Michele Venne | Aug 25, 2023 | writing
Photo by Michele Venne About this time, for the past few years, I’ve started thinking about the next calendar year. Maybe it’s because my first career as a teacher meant my “year” began in August, so planning was on my mind. Or maybe I felt I... by Michele Venne | Aug 18, 2023 | writing
Photo by Michele Venne It’s good to have a to-do list. For me, it gets items out of my head and onto paper (yes, I’m old school) so I don’t forget and so I have more mental space. I’ve found I sleep better (less tossing and turning, which is... by Michele Venne | Aug 11, 2023 | writing
Photo by Michele Venne About 4 months ago, I bought an author bundle. It included ebooks, discount services, master classes, and pre-recorded webinars. I downloaded all the books, read them, took notes if they held nuggets of information, then deleted the files from... by Michele Venne | Aug 4, 2023 | writing
Photo by Michele Venne Just as I settle into a routine, something gets snagged or shifted, and I have to pivot my time and energy. This is usually the time of year when my day job amps up. As I finish the summer sessions, I see gaps in my schedule. I know it will take... by Michele Venne | Jul 28, 2023 | writing
Photo by Michele Venne A week after the in-person writer’s retreat, and I’ve noticed a few things. First, I’m still just as resistant to write when I have other tasks to do as I was before the retreat. Second, the comparisonitis has faded. Mostly. On...