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Do you want a solution for blog stress?

Published on August 1, 2015July 26, 2017 by Jean M. Cogdell19 Comments

Boy o boy, do I.

Sometimes I feel the stress of putting out another post almost as much as making that story deadline. Maybe more. Blogging is like the dishes or the laundry. As soon as the table is cleared, and everything put away, it’s time to start cooking all over again. Or take the laundry. I’ve no sooner folded the last towel then I turn around and the basket is full again. I swear there are elves bringing in their dirty duds for me to wash when I’m not watching. But I like to eat and I enjoy wearing clean clothes so what’s a person to do?

So when I read an article wrote by Will Blunt for Business to Community about A 6 Step Writing Process to Blog More and Stress Less, I felt relieved.

I’m not alone. Someone else understands this blog treadmill too. stress

Now don’t get me wrong. I’ve found a new family of friends and colleagues that have nurtured me and encouraged me as a writer that I wouldn’t trade for all the tea in China. So as with the dishes and laundry, I continue to reach out to the world.

Take for instance Mr. Blunt’s article, although I don’t have the time to organize my posts as well as he suggests, he does offer some good tips.

I hope you’ll find something helpful there too. A tip or two that will help you slow down and enjoy reading a blog or two from your readers on the web.

PS:

My tip: I make a day to write on my blog. On that day I try to write two or three posts and schedule them. The rest of the week, I’m writing on my WIP, answering comments and emails.

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Do you want to write the right name?

Published on July 27, 2015July 12, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Don’t know about y’all, but I struggle with names of all sorts.

Reading this article, by Roz Morris, was like a cool spring breeze showing up on a hot July Texas afternoon.

Too many times, as I begin to write, my character does not fit the name I’ve given them. And so begins the struggle. Same thing happens with towns, businesses, and places. As the entities come to life they begin to assert themselves and uncertainty works its way into my brain.

Did I choose the right name? Has their personality gone astray? Or does my writing just plain stink?

Ms. Morris suggested if unsure about a name, use a label until you are sure. Great idea!

Shakespeare wrote, A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But does it?

She is right about the names we choose.

What’s in a name? Everything!

Click on the link below and head over to Nail Your Novel to read a terrific post.

Naming your characters and settings by Roz Morris

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What to do after rejection

Published on July 24, 2015July 11, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell7 Comments

What to do when you receive those dreaded rejections?

Step 1: Squeeze those lemons in to a glass

Step 2: Add water and sugar, lots of sugar and make lemonade!

Step 3: Add vodka and ice

Last but not least: Get back on that horse and start writing

Next listen to Stefanie Flaxman, Editor-in-Chief brought to you by the Rainmaker Platform for some tips on the best way to proceed when getting those dreaded rejections.