Monthly Archives: September 2015

Finding the Time

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Finding the Time by Joe Torres Today’s post is about something that I struggle with daily as a new “author.” I put the designation in quotation marks because in Writing Fiction for Dummies, it says that if you want to … Continue reading →

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The Anxiety Pit of T. M. I.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Laura Orsini

The Anxiety Pit of T. M. I. by C.K. Thomas As if you hadn’t noticed, most of us have become deeply embedded in T.M.I. If reading the following seems like just T.M.I., consider this simple, anxiety-busting, five-point rundown for coping … Continue reading →

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An Integrative, Holistic Approach to a New World

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Laura Orsini

An Integrative, Holistic Approach to a New World by Deborah Tosline An integrative holistic approach takes into consideration all components of a system, maintaining each component equally to ensure optimal health of the system as a whole. The well-being of … Continue reading →

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Locating the Muse

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Locating the Muse by Ellen Buikema Muse Lost It was last seen as a swirling mist, which dissipated into the scorching Arizona sun. Here I sit, fingers paused on the keyboard, wondering if … maybe there is a good post … Continue reading →

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Contemporary, Literary, or Commercial: What Type of Writer Am I?

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Contemporary, Literary, or Commercial: What Type of Writer Am I? by Mary Ellen Stepanich, Ph.D. At a recent meeting of one of my writers critique groups, a short story I had submitted for review and feedback was gently criticized for … Continue reading →

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It’s Hands and Fingers All Over Again

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Laura Orsini

It’s Hands and Fingers All Over Again by Barbara Chatzkel            Welcome to this month’s insight into business body language. These posts are the place to get tips on the signals your body is sending and how to modify your body … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Group: Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion Meetup celebrates 500+ members!

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Laura Orsini

The Power of the Group: Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion Meetup celebrates 500+ members! This blog is one of many outgrowths from the Phoenix Publishing  & Book Promotion Meetup. What started as a small group of authors getting together to … Continue reading →

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Silly Grammar Debates

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Silly Grammar Debates by Jake Poinier I’m a member of a group of editors on Facebook, and it never fails to surprise me how heated and opinionated people can become about the smallest points of grammar. (As I wrote earlier … Continue reading →

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Why Comedy Is Important in Your Writing

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Why Comedy Is Important in Your Writing by Ofelia Montelongo As writers, we all have different techniques and diverse genres in which we like to write. However, there is a component to writing that I believe is important to add, … Continue reading →

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Day 4 RECAP: Who are your writing role models and mentors?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Day 4 RECAP: Who are your writing role models and mentors? by Laura Orsini As  you are by now likely aware, we’re having a little 5-Week Author Blog Challenge to celebrate reaching 500 members of the Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion … Continue reading →

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