JAN
16

2022 - Year in Review

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We are not creatures of destinations. It is the journey that shapes us. by Brandon Sanderson / Nohadon - The Way of Kings At the beginning of each year, there are a number of authors that do a year-in-review type of post. As a fan, these kinds of posts allow me to see behind the curtain a bit. It's fun to see the things they were looking forward to...

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NOV
18

I won an award!

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During the LTUE writing conference early this year, I heard about another organization called Latter-Day Saints in Publishing Media and the Arts (or LDSPMA). As their mission statement says:  "We empower Latter-day Saints interested in publishing, media, and the arts by connecting them at the intersection of faith, creativity, and professional...

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OCT
14

Excitement and Commitment have a complicated relationship

Commitment-to-the-Work-1 Commitment is working even when it isn't exciting.

Have you ever had an idea that you were super excited about? Maybe it was the thought of running a marathon, starting a business, going back to school, or writing a book. Initially, you're engaged and dedicated, the excitement of what you want propelling you through early morning runs, learning new skills, or the first class or two. Then it's no lo...

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JUL
17

Goals - a predictable, but necessary, beginning

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As I start my blog off, I feel talking about goals is an appropriate, if not predictable place to start. I don't like being predictable. What author does? But it is better to start and be predictable than to not start. Plus starting with goals allows me to accomplish a few things. First, I can talk about a concept of goal making that I haven't seen...

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