Bring On Lemons

Do you need a Writing Coach? 3 Tips on Hiring a Good One by guest author Pamela Jane as part of her WOW! Women on Writing Book Blog Tour My memoir took me over twenty years to write, in-between publishing many children’s books, and Pride and Prejudice and Kitties. The journey was long and lonely, but also exciting – a rollicking ride into the past. The scenery was great even if I nearly went over the cliff a few times (in my past as well as during the writing process). The hardest part, other than the work itself, was writing alone with no response from the outside world – no editors calling, no fan letters from kids, no reviews on Goodreads. Although I was cranking out thousands of pages (most of which I would ultimately toss) sometimes I felt like I wasn’t doing anything at all, as if the memoir existed only in my imagination. And the book was taking so long! As I’ve often said, story is an elusive thing, and the search for it is perilous. You don’t know when you start out...

Pretty sure this is entry 9, but it's been a long day....I must say that I enjoy journaling challenge. And if you didn't catch the earlier post about what this is all about, how to join, etc...here it is again:  http://www.createwritenow.com/ And here is what my entry for day 9 looks like: What does your inner critic say? What makes you think that you’re qualified to help others do anything? You’ve got three loads of unfolded laundry stacked in your basement, your lawn needs mowing, and your kids can’t find a pair of matched socks! How does your inner coach respond? See pep talk below! Remember – call on your inner coach any time!!! Pep talk: Coach: Crystal – grab a cup of coffee and step into my office. Why are you kicking your own ass? Aren’t there plenty of people out there willing to question your abilities? Why are you joining them? Me: Um…..I suppose….I just wish there were more hours in the day. Coach: What’s going to happen if the laundry...

------------------------------------------------------------ *** Article: The Difference Between a Dad and a Father - By David Bohl *** ------------------------------------------------------------ Are you a dad or a father? A dad is someone who not only physically helped to create the life of a child, but also supports that child with the basic necessities (food, clothing and shelter) and provides guidance and advice to see his child through life. A dad demonstrates that he loves his children by interacting with them daily, letting them know that they're a priority and that they give purpose to his life. Yes, it's far easier to be a father than a dad. The level of personal commitment that our kids require is challenging, sometimes even overwhelming. Career Builders' annual Father's Day survey  found that 37% of working dads would leave their jobs if their spouse or partner made enough money to support the family. If given the choice, another 38% would take a pay...