“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” –Satchel Paige Two writers in the past month mentioned that they were probably too old to start writing. One had waited till her last child had graduated. Another had waited until he retired. I’d like to debunk that “I’m too old” myth. […]
attitudes
How NOT To Be Taken Seriously
If you take yourself seriously, you will be taken seriously. A common complaint among new writers is that friends and family members don’t take them–or their writing–seriously. I tell them–truthfully–that the main thing they need to do is convince themselves that they are serious about their writing. Others will pick up on that attitude and start giving […]
Learned Optimism
Are you a pessimist? You might be surprised. Choosing to be an optimist, according to author Randy Ingermanson, can change your writing life. Read his article below, reprinted with permission. It’s long–but worth it! (By the way, I whole-heartedly endorse this book, Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life.) What’s Holding You Back? […]