Category Archives: goals

Happy Solstice: The Return of the Sun

Posted on December 22, 2023 by SharonJoss

A few years ago, I gave up the madness of the Christmas season (when people celebrate Chris) for a quieter, nontheistic celebration of the first day of Winter, and the return of the light. I no longer have to face … Continue reading →

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Advice: A Thermostat of Comparison

Posted on December 27, 2015 by SharonJoss

The experts tell us not to compare our success against others. Good advice, yet where else are we nubies and neo-pros to go for the information we need to become successful? The very act of seeking to improve our craft … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice – Writing Year 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by SharonJoss

Here it is, the shortest day of the year. A time to celebrate the end of darkness and return of the light.  It’s the time of year I review my accomplishments against the goals I set for myself twelve months ago, … Continue reading →

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Blue Skies & Writing Weather

Posted on September 21, 2015 by SharonJoss

The autumn equinox arrives this week (Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on where you live), marking some of the most spectacular weather of the year. To my mind, the bluest skies of the year come with the first days of fall, … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on March 28, 2015 by SharonJoss

I’m coming up on a couple of major milestones in my life. Six years ago this week, I made a commitment to myself to focus all my efforts on becoming a professional writer. In less than two weeks, I’m going … Continue reading →

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Wow Factor: Dreams & Goals for the Long Haul

Posted on September 30, 2014 by SharonJoss

A writer I much admire, Dean Wesley Smith, wrote an inspirational blog recently about dreams and goals (you can read it here), and it got me thinking. He just finished a year of writing (and publishing as part of his … Continue reading →

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Thrill Ride: Nine Questions for Jump-Starting a Novel

Posted on September 11, 2014 by SharonJoss

Here another useful tool I use when I’m dancing around, trying to find my plot. I find that once I’m able to answer the following 9 questions, the story has pretty well coalesced and I’m ready to start outlining and/or … Continue reading →

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