Category Archives: Writer’s Toolbox

Hidden costs of running a popular blog (or, “why mine costs more than yours”)

Torrey’s Note: This post is just over 3,000 words and took approximately 2.5 hours to create. If I didn’t love you or love blogging, I’d have spent that time elsewhere. You WON’T find this information anywhere else. I hope you’ll read through!  Once Upon a Time Once upon a time I blogged on a free…

Why I need my own parental controls

Or, “My Fight Against Digital Distraction” A funny thing happened on Tuesday night. My internet took a total dump. I mean, a total blackout of all internet access inside my home. I am ashamed to say that I yelled “GLORY BE! and THANKYOULORDJESUS!” like a televangelist on crack when I realized I still had access…

Book update – progress report for 2/25/2013

I know I sound like a broken record, as the theme this week is “I have a lot on my plate” {including 200+ emails that need to be dealt with tomorrow (and through the week)}, but I am happy to report I am finally making some progress for my (our) book*. It occurred to me…

4 Things I Do When I Get Off Track Via The Internet

My curiosity should not be left alone in a room with the internet. Ah, yes! The internet… The most powerful time-suck ever invented. Most of my work is internet-based, so I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to be abundantly disciplined when it comes to managing my time online. Today I struggled a bit…

What Stephen King taught me about writing and life

Confession: I am terrified of scary movies. I won’t watch them. Same goes for books of this genre. As a result, I don’t read Stephen King novels. I tried, but I couldn’t sleep for days after reading his stuff. I am a sissy-pants in many ways. Life is terrifying enough as it is, and so…

Swift Kick in the Butt Series, Week 1: The best way to manage your time and increase productivity

Continuing on with the “Swift Kick in the Butt” series, I am going to share the best way to manage your time and increase your productivity.  This goes in line with the “Breaking it down into smaller pieces” segment that I shared with you yesterday. By the end of this post, you’ll know how to…

Long time, no see: Excuses, excuses?

I have severely neglected my duties here.  The honest truth is I’ve just not had time to write, and this is not good. I will do better.  I promise. Here’s my partial list of excuses: I am working with a photojournalist to arrange for our inclusion in the 11.11.11 documentary, “A Day in the Life…

“How I Created My First E-Book” link you should check out!

I follow Rachelle Gardner’s blog and really enjoy it.  She is a literary agent based out of my home state in Denver.  She provides excellent advice and resources on her blog, both for publishers and those who wish to be published.  You should follow her blog if you are a writer.  She never disappoints me….

Part Two: Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Blogging – Finding Your Passion and Voice

This is Part Two in my Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Blogging.  If you missed the introduction to this series, you can read it here. Today I am going to discuss ways to find your passion and voice.  So, let’s get started! What is the one driving issue you always have on your mind?  What topics…

Part One: Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Blogging – An Introduction

  So, if you haven’t noticed yet…I just converted my site to a self-hosted WordPress blog.  I think it’s pretty nifty.  It is much easier to publish on this platform, I must admit! While teaching myself how to do this, I thought to myself, “Self?  Wouldn’t it make sense to share what you learned with…

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