Tag Archives: writing

What Is UP at More Cowbell?

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

The short answer to the title question is: not as much lately. Y’all have been a bit neglected of late. I’ve had two hilarious Undie Chronicles on deck for three weeks now, with not so much time to write them because … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 15, 2015 by

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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Little Darlings Anonymous — 12 Steps to Recovery

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

A Techie Tuesday gift to all my writing friends. . . Hello. My name is Piper Bayard, and I’m a Little Darling Addict. Hi, Piper. Welcome. Thank you. I’d like to say I’m happy to be here today, but that … Continue reading →

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Humongous Dreams and the Wilds of Colorado

Posted on October 9, 2014 by

If y’all see me hanging out chatting ANYWHERE online for the next five days, I give you leave to shake your finger at me. I will be “immersing” with Margie Lawson, which is like getting the Keanu Reeves “Matrix upload” … Continue reading →

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Do You Define Your Writing Process? Maybe You Should.

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

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

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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5 Blogs That Knocked My Socks Off

Posted on January 21, 2014 by

In my quest to craft a viable freelance writing niche, I signed up for Media Bistro a few weeks back and, since the stomach flu decimated my house right after that, I didn’t check the results. Wowzers! I signed up to receive … Continue reading →

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How Much Love Can Fit In a One-Inch Picture Frame?

Posted on December 26, 2013 by

I don’t know why, but I’m always looking for big message in a little space. Anne Lamott advises writers to: “Keep a one-inch picture frame on your desk to remind yourself that for each moment, you only have to write as much as you can see through a one-inch picture frame.” In other words, when a whole project is overwhelming, break it into little pieces or as she says, “don’t try to eat the elephant in one sitting.”

I think of that one-inch picture frame all the time… Continue reading →

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Silence The Voice of Doubt by DOING

Posted on December 5, 2013 by

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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Simple Problem Solving: “Keep the Cow Out of the Ditch”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by

Harvey Mackay is one of my favorite columnists because he always makes me think about multiple topics. For example, I might go to him for a business lesson and come away with a family or writing lesson. Case in point: … Continue reading →

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