Category Archives: The Writing Journey

What It Means to Overcome Fear

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Jenny Hansen

Today I’m thinking about fear, and all the wondrous things it holds us back from. Since I’m kicking my own booty over the fear factor, I’ll be inclusive and kick yours too. I’m a giver like that. 🙂 Awhile back, … Continue reading →

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How Many Years Does It Take to “Break Out?”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

In 2002 Donald Maass published Writing the Breakout Novel, a book now famous throughout the writing land. I sat in the fifth row, through his all-day workshop in Orange County in 2004, thinking: “This guy scares the bejeezus out of me. I’ll never … Continue reading →

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Do You Define Your Writing Process? Maybe You Should.

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Jenny Hansen

Whether you’re a writer, blogger or a businessperson, it’s important to define the writing process that works for you so you can be faster and more effective at it. Are you someone who likes to gather tons of research and … Continue reading →

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Some Days You Just Want To Hang Out in Your PJs

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Jenny Hansen

Earlier this week, I posted about those days when you just want to swear.  I also have days when I just want to hang out in my pajamas…or when I just want to write..or learn. This Friday and Saturday, you can … Continue reading →

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Silence The Voice of Doubt by DOING

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. — Vinny vG. Yep, that “Vinny vG” was a do-er. [That’s Vincent van Gogh to the rest of us, in … Continue reading →

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10 Bizarre Work Habits of Famous Authors — Do You Share Any of Them?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Someone sent me a post this week called Bizarre Habits of Famous Authors. It details the unusual methods famous authors have used to keep the words flowing. Holy cowbell, these people make me feel normal! Below, I’ve shared the ten completely strange habits I … Continue reading →

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What’s The “Must-Have” on Your Desk?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

I saw my Dream Desk on Twitter the other day, courtesy of Russ Linton. I need that mug! And that secondary computer. I need that huge-o monitor…and those cool colored Post-its!! But mostly I just need that mug. 🙂 Although … Continue reading →

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W is for Wig Mania (Happening Next Week at #DFWCon)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Anyone who knows Tameri Etherton knows she’s very sparkly. Seriously, she’s funnier than hell and she lights up a room…especially when she’s wearing her hot pink wig. We had a WANA gathering not so long ago where she brought that hot wig … Continue reading →

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Q is The Quest for Story: What is it REALLY?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Today’s A-Z Challenge post is perfect for Thoughty Thursday, but we’re doing it one day later cuz we were having too much fun with our Panty Politics yesterday. I’ve had a sick toddler at home for two days now, but … Continue reading →

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17 Links I Loved To Pieces

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

I don’t know if it’s a burst of creativity from the arrival of Spring or what, but the blogosphere is on fire this month! I’ve seen all kinds of magic. So, of course, I had to share it with y’all … Continue reading →

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