Earlier this year I offered a contest through my author Facebook page for chick lit readers. One question I asked was: What’s your favourite type of cake? With over 60 responses and approximately 25 types of cake mentioned, I…
My newsletter subscribers received this printable some time ago, but apparently I never shared this free download with you here. 25 Reasons You Can’t Focus aims to help you identify what’s really going on when your attention to your…
If I’m honest, I’m scared about April. Last week I had one of my regular “wobbles” about whether I’ve bitten off more than I can chew in my projects. As usual, this cost me about a day’s productivity, another…
Have you ever stopped to consider your to-do list in terms of one-off items which are a stepping stone on the way to a goal, and recurring tasks which don’t necessarily move you closer to an outcome? In other…
I’ve chased this one through a couple of very different early drafts, but I’m now ready to share with you that my next romantic comedy, set in the village of Saffron Sweeting, will be titled Ten Things My Husband…
One of the secrets of purposeful productivity is to create routines and structure for repetitive work. As writers and authors, we hear constantly that it’s vital to promote our work, engage with readers, and show up regularly on social…
In Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies structure, I’m an upholder, meaning I don’t need a huge amount of external accountability for my personal goals. Nonetheless, posting monthly goals here has been stunningly effective in keeping me on track! So here…
There aren’t many of us without a few loose ends on our to-do lists. If you’re creative and enthusiastic, there’s even more chance that unfinished projects, tasks, or just bits-and-pieces are on the edge of your radar. This week,…