Office Space: What’s the Environment?

Today, we’re continuing our series on upgrading or moving your office. So far, we’ve talked about the factors of pricing and location. Now let’s dive into something hard to define, but still important when you are considering the quality of your office space: the environment. I’m referring to two things: the physical environment, as well … Read more

Office Space: Does It Have a Good Location?

Today, we’re continuing our series on upgrading or moving your office. We’ve talked about pricing, one of the most important factors in deciding whether to get an outside office. However, today’s topic can also be a make-or-break factor. We’re talking about the location of your office. As they say in real estate, it’s all about … Read more

Children’s Book Author Beth Ann Ramos on Creating a Kids’ Book Series

One of the major trends I’ve seen in the last couple of years is the number of nonfiction authors who want to write children’s books. I’m not sure about the reasons behind this. Part of it may be due to the pandemic. The world is changing fast and those of us in mid-life are starting … Read more

Office Space: Is the Price Right?

Today, we’re continuing our series on upgrading or moving your office. When I was a kid, I watched the game show “The Price is Right” all the time. The show is still on today, although Bob Barker hasn’t been the host in quite a while. The basic idea of “The Price is Right” is that … Read more

Office Space: Why Your Work Area Matters

On the Daily Writer Podcast, we just concluded a series on clearing the digital and physical clutter from your work area. Now, we will begin a short, week-long series on why you might want to consider upgrading your home office or looking for one outside the home. First, a little background. I was a college … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Learning to Let Go

Today, we’re wrapping up our “Clear the Clutter” series. When I first envisioned this series, I wasn’t sure if it would be helpful. But to my surprise, the response has been extremely positive! If you’ve missed any of the past episodes in the series, make sure to check them out. I’ve shared lots of great … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Paid Services & Subscriptions

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. This is the second-to-last entry in the series. One more to go! Thanks for hanging in there with me. So far, we’ve talked about cleaning dirt, clearing desk drawers and piles of paper, and getting rid of books you’re not going to read. We’ve also focused on … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Podcasts & Email Subscriptions

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. The last couple of days we’ve talked about cleaning up your digital life, specifically, computer files and unanswered emails. Now I want to help you clear even more digital and mental clutter by letting go of subscriptions to podcasts and email newsletter subscriptions that aren’t helping you. … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Unanswered Emails

Today, we’re continuing our “Clear the Clutter” series. Our topic today is one that, if you take action on it, can have a big impact on your relationships and your business. I’m talking about all those unanswered emails sitting in your inbox. If you just felt a tinge of guilt when I brought up this … Read more

Teresa McCloy & Lindsay Sterchi on Organizing a Creative Book Launch

One of the core functions of being an author is launching your books. After you’ve written a book and gone through all the steps to publish it… it has to be launched out into the world. I’ve seen book launches in all shapes and sizes. I’ve done a few of my own, in addition to … Read more