Tag Archives: motivation

Writing Resources 07 September 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Gene Lempp

Here you will find a selection of the best of the blogsphere from the past week. Grab your coffee, straighten the glasses or spritz those contacts and above all – enjoy. Featured This week I have a new find–James Clear. … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged author platform, book marketing, copyright law, editing, facebook, Gene Lempp, inspiration, marketing tips, metadata, motivation, publisher warnings, publishing, self-editing, self-publishing advice, taxes for writers, transcription tools, writer beware, writing, writing advice, writing resources, writing tips | 5 Comments

Structural Flexibility: Time & Productivity #2

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Gene Lempp

A diver stands poised on the end of a pier. Knees bend. Muscles tense. He leans forward, tension-releasing to create an arching spring. He glides through the air, slicing into the waiting water and begins to swim. Without the pier … Continue reading →

Posted in Time Management & Productivity | Tagged failure, Gene Lempp, goals, GOT Hierarchy, inspiration, motivation, objectives, productivity, structural flexibility, time management | 8 Comments

Writing Resources 27 July 2013

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Gene Lempp

Here you will find a selection of the best of the blogsphere from the past week. Grab your coffee, straighten the glasses or spritz those contacts and above all – enjoy. Featured I found an awesome (and new to me) … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged author solutions, beat sheets, Book Country, find your target market, Gene Lempp, Google+, how to finish a first draft, indie publishing, inspiration, motivation, prologue, publishing, self-publishing, social media advice, social media tips, story pace, story turning points, word count, writing, writing advice, writing business, writing resources, writing tips | 4 Comments

Tin Man

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Gene Lempp

The Tin Man entered the orchard. He loved to clear the trees and leave the orchard in clean harmony. Even the trees agreed. But then, the sky darkened, as always when the witch was about. Rain sheeted in smooth fall … Continue reading →

Posted in Surviving Transition | Tagged Gene Lempp, inspiration, motivation, Tin Man, Wizard of Oz | 10 Comments

Resistance is Futility

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Gene Lempp

Yes, I know. Everyone heard a Borg when they read the headline, and no, I didn’t typo. In the Star Trek Borg episodes, the line “Resistance is Futile” equates to Resistance is Without Meaning. As we know, and was answered … Continue reading →

Posted in Surviving Transition | Tagged Borg, dragons, Epcot Center, Figment, Gene Lempp, inspiration, knights, motivation, Resistance is Futile, Resistance is Futility, Ripper Street, St. George and the Dragon, Steven Pressfield, surviving transition, The War of Art, winning against Resistance | 9 Comments

Writing Blog Treasures 11~10

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to Writing Blog Treasures! Here you’ll find the best of the blogsphere from the past week. So, grab your coffee, sit back and above all – enjoy *smile* NaNoWriMo From Bob Mayer: Nanowrimo: Outlining Your Story // Point of … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged book proposals, ebooks, epublishing, Gene Lempp, high concept blogging, indie publishing, inspiration, KDP Select, motivation, NaNoWriMo, publishing, self-publishing, writing, Writing Blog Treasures, writing craft, writing tips | 7 Comments

Writing Blog Treasures 6~23

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to Writing Blog Treasures! Here you’ll find the best of the blogsphere from the past week. So, grab your coffee, sit back and above all – enjoy *smile* Featured This weeks Featured post, by the incredible, multidimensional August McLaughlin … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged author blogging, beta reading, free e-books, Gene Lempp, indie publishing, inspiration, Kobo, literary agents, Madagascar 3, motivation, networking tips, publishing, Rock of Ages, self-publishing, trademark, twitter, writing, Writing Blog Treasures, writing business, writing craft, writing life, writing tips | 13 Comments

Writing Blog Treasures 6~2

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to Writing Blog Treasures! Here you’ll find the best of the blogsphere from the past week. So, grab your coffee, sit back and above all – enjoy *smile* Featured While the life of luxury as a self-pubbed indie author … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged author platform, Bloodlines, FastDraft, Gene Lempp, iBooks, indie, inspiration, James Rollins, marketing books, motivation, productivity, publishing, publishing tips, sneak peek, social media, Taliest Survey, writing advice, Writing Blog Treasures, writing craft, writing resources, writing tips | 8 Comments

ROWdate 10-22

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Captains log, ROWdate 10-22. We are nearing the NaNo system where two million wordsmiths are poised to invade by imposing 50,000 words each upon an unsuspecting populace… *grins* Hi there! Yes, it was a fun week. Whew. Kids, cats and … Continue reading →

Posted in ROW80 Updates | Tagged accountability, Blogging for Brand, Gene Lempp, kittens, motivation, NaNoWriMo, ROW80 | 36 Comments

ROWdate 10-16

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Hi everyone! It was a long and exciting week here. There was work (ugh), writing (yay!), teen girl drama (when isn’t there), a new kitten (pics in the near future, her name is Tillian and she is uber cute), unexpected … Continue reading →