Every year, millions of people worldwide create New Year’s resolutions. In my experience, keeping these goals will happen when Harvard wins the Super Bowl (I used to say when Notre Dame plays for the National Championship, but I had to revise my metrics). In fact, according to most data (read this: I can’t remember where … Continue reading
When readers take time to leave a comment and/or click through to a link I include in a post, it means they trust me, are engaged, and find what they’re reading valuable–want to extend it. This year, I had many more comments than in 2017–about 7700. This compared to over 35,000 during the life of … Continue reading
This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of writing you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live): Update Your Online Presence Speed Up Your Computer Backup and Image … Continue reading
This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of writing you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live): Update Your Online Presence Speed Up Your Computer Backup and Image … Continue reading
I read 208 books according to Goodreads–blasting through my goal of 200 books. I love reading and would prefer to do that than watch TV, go to the gym, floss my teeth, pay bills, or do the laundry. I review a lot of the books I read, usually received from Netflix or the library but … Continue reading
When readers take time to leave a comment and/or click through to a link I include in a post, it means they trust me, are engaged, and find what they’re reading valuable–want to extend it. This year, I had many more comments than in 2016–about 5900. This compared to over 27,874 over the life of … Continue reading
Every week (well, most weeks), I share a tip with writers, a trick that makes a big difference in the rhythm and feel of a novel. Some, you can make use of immediately. Others, file away for that cranky day when your writing limps along and you don’t know why. Here are the 2017 Top Ten … Continue reading
Since I started this blog six-and-a-half years ago, I’ve had over 2.1 million visitors, 3300 on my busiest day, with over 23,000 comments on the 1,509 articles I’ve posted about writing. I have several columns: writer’s tips (sign up by clicking here) book reviews (usually Fridays) tech tips for writers (occasional) In between, I write what’s on … Continue reading
I’ll be taking time off–until after the New Year–to prepare for the holidays, edit/format my website, work on writing projects with a deadline, and generally prioritize life. I may drop in on you-all as you enjoy your holidays, but mostly I’ll be regenerating. I wish you a wonderful season, safe and filled with family. See … Continue reading
This week, I’ll post three holiday activities that will get your digital devices ready for the blitz of writing you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get: Update Your Online Presence Speed Up Your Computer Backup and Image your computer I post this every year and have included several great suggestions from … Continue reading
