success, failure, goals
March 30, 2016

A few weeks ago, we discussed how the road to success difficult, but rewarding. Let’s backtrack a little. What is success? Everyone wants it. Few know how to obtain it. If you’re reading this, you’re obviously interested in obtaining it—in being one of those few. So, let’s start off with the definition of success. Merriam…

Cyborg Leg Dystopian Romance for Teens
March 28, 2016

Genre: Dystopian Romance for Teens You’ll like this if you like: YA Novels,  Tension, Sub-plots, Depth, Subtext, Incredible World-Building, Intrigue, Three Dimensional Characters (from Cinder to Queen Levana. Every one has something they want and a reason behind it). Cleanliness: As far as the romance, there’s one kiss. It was a great kiss, though only…

Picture of a pen on a book
March 25, 2016

In today’s poll, we’ll find out how many here are either readers or writers (which kind of includes reading and writing). If you have ideas for future polls, please tell me about them in the comments! Do you classify yourself as more of a reader or a writer?

Old writing toolbox
March 23, 2016

  Writing resources are everywhere, but even so, sometimes it can take a few years to find them—whether they’re websites, podcasts, or books, which is why I’m posting this page as a reference. Below, I’ll show you the tools I use to write and blog.   Blog   Quotes: quotescover.com         Quotes…

The lost keys to humility
March 21, 2016

Genre: Self-Help Non-Fiction You’ll like this is you like: Healthy Relationships, High Self-Esteem, Humility, Improving Yourself, Improving Your Quality of Life, or Growth.   This book is so incredible. It talks about the power of humility and simple ways to work on achieving it. Before I read this book, I’d always thought humility was about…

Opening Lines for Writers
March 16, 2016

Have you ever been hooked by the very first line in a book? Have you ever marveled at the opening lines best-selling authors write? Today, we’re going to examine several first lines and discover what secret (or not-so-secret) ingredient draws the reader in and never lets them go.       The first question I…

Contemporary Romance for Adults
March 14, 2016

Genre and Audience: Contemporary Romance for Adults You’ll like this if you like: Romantic Tension, Action, Contemporary Novels, Multi-Dimensional Characters, Brooding, Protective Heroes, Feisty, Compassionate Heroines, or Stories About God’s Love and Forgiveness. Cleanliness: The author told me this book is recommended for 18+. It’s technically still clean, and I personally didn’t have a problem with…

Green turtle with grass in background
March 9, 2016

Last week, we discussed some numbers–10,000 hours until mastery and 27,000 days to live (Read Turtling Yourself to Success 1/2). So, how can you make the most of your life?   Deathbed Regrets   According to a palliative nurse, these were the common themes of deathbed regrets: I wish I’d had the courage to live a…