Have you heard of lucid dreaming?  This is when a dreamer is fully cognizant of being in a dream state.  Some authors actually work at learning to control this form of dreaming as… Read More

AFTER THE INTERVIEW You’ve done it!  Regardless of whether an interview is your first or your hundredth, I hope you will feel a sense of accomplishment as you part company with wh… Read More

New Creations From Old Work  In past blogs I’ve talked about examining your previous work as a writer.  Not only does this allow you to measure your progress, it also provide… Read More

There have been many instances in my career as a professional writer when I’ve needed to alter text to maximize its appearance within the space allotted to it.  Sometimes this is… Read More

In these blogs, I usually focus on a specific element of the writing experience.  However, today I’m writing a farewell letter to Mary B, a professional acquaintance who is embark… Read More

Sometimes when we think of the people who have advised us about a project—or regarding life in general—it’s difficult to remember them all.  And when we sit down to co… Read More

For Authors and Artists as well as Corporations While logos and slogans are usually associated with corporations, they can be key elements in the branding of any business, regardless of size… Read More

Part 2, Research Today’s post is a recipe to help you prepare for any general or oral history interview you may conduct.  While the ingredients may prove dry for some of my r… Read More