Have you heard the term self-talk? Self-talk is what you say to yourself, your internal dialogue. That internal dialogue is crucial for our own mental health and self-love. This concept is being taught in many elementary schools as part of school counselor’s curriculum. In my upcoming children’s book, “The Kindness Machine,” I discuss ideas toContinue reading “Self-talk – what is it and why is it so important?”
Category Archives: Writing Journey
Acceptance Email
At this point in the journey, the children’s story is written, beta readers have helped critique it, it’s been professionally edited, and sent off into the world just waiting for someone to tell me something. As I mentioned last week, the waiting game is a true test of patience. I consider myself a pretty patientContinue reading “Acceptance Email”
Women In Publishing Summit
In last week’s post I mentioned attending the Women in Publishing Summit. This was a virtual conference held March 2-6, 2021 with a culminating finale on March 8 which was International Women’s Day! The conference had a combination of live sessions and prerecorded trainings. The summit was broken into fiction, nonfiction, children’s and general informationContinue reading “Women In Publishing Summit”
Tough Skin and Waiting Game
Take a moment to think about your favorite books. Whether they are fiction, nonfiction or children’s books, you are probably able to immediately think of at least one of your favorites. Unfortunately, you are probably just as easily able to think of some of your least favorite books. In this world of writing, it isContinue reading “Tough Skin and Waiting Game”
Lawyered…well sort of
In last week’s blog I talked about beta readers and will forever be thankful to everyone who read the manuscript in its early stages to provide feedback. The “biggest fan” award is currently a tie and goes to Jean C. and Tonia I. Their enthusiasm and support will never get old! Love to you both!Continue reading “Lawyered…well sort of”
Beta Readers Part 2
As I mentioned yesterday, thank you to all of my beta readers: Pam, Ashley, Dana, Beth, Max, Brooke P, Sarah, Nicole and Marty. I will forever be grateful for your honest feedback and unwavering support. Other friends that deserve a shoutout from the top of the highest mountain for their continued support and willingness toContinue reading “Beta Readers Part 2”
The Library and Beta Readers
One of my favorite memories while writing late one night that I never want to forget, happened when my son came into our bedroom. My son is the “King of Bedtime Stalling” and finds any excuse to tell my husband and I “one more story” before bed. I was in our room typing and heContinue reading “The Library and Beta Readers”
THE Idea
Everyday we are flooded with ideas…new ideas, old ideas, good ideas, bad ideas, etc. What happens when you get THE idea? I wish I could remember exactly what I was doing when the idea for my first children’s book floated into my mind, but unfortunately I can’t. Back in 2017 the idea of the “TheContinue reading “THE Idea”
Introduction – why start blogging now?
I have never blogged before and typically enjoy people knowing very little about me, so why start now? The 2020 pandemic brought about a lot of changes in everyones lives. For me, I walked away from my teaching position of 10 years. Through this action, I was able to focus on my family and wasContinue reading “Introduction – why start blogging now?”
Christina Dankert 