by kobowritinglife | Apr 4, 2017 | The Business of Writing
You might recognize Chris Mandeville from the inspiring and engaging monthly articles she shares on this website. But readers will likely remember Chris because of the amazing “seeds” that she planted when distributing a unique hand-out to tie-in with her...
by kobowritinglife | Mar 17, 2017 | The Craft of Writing, Tips
by Chris Mandeville The other day I was talking to another writer about the young adult time travel story I’m writing. Her first question was, “Do you have the book English Through the Ages?” I didn’t, but at her encouragement I got one immediately. The minute...
by kobowritinglife | Feb 17, 2017 | The Craft of Writing, Tips
by Chris Mandeville At the start of a new year, it’s common to take stock of where we are in our careers and set goals for the year to come. If you made a writing-related New Year’s resolution six weeks ago, right about now you’re likely taking stock of your progress....
by kobowritinglife | Jan 20, 2017 | The Craft of Writing, Tips
by Chris Mandeville It can be easy to lose focus when trying to write, especially when there’s distracting stuff going on around you. According to psychiatry professor Anthony Rostain, MD, in an article on Heath.com distractions often come in the form of external...
by kobowritinglife | Dec 28, 2016 | The Business of Writing, Tips
by Chris Mandeville Life is fast-paced and full, and we’re all busy, even during an average month. But during the holiday season, we add all sorts of stuff to an already full schedule, making it particularly difficult to carve out writing time. For some it can be...
