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Creativity and Blogging
What I’m Thankful for in 2020 - The thing about 2020 is that it's given us some pretty spectacular gifts. No, really! I know that sounds just as insane as the year 2020, but hear me out.
My Unstoppable Life Review and a Giveaway for You! - I think it’s safe to say that 2020 has changed everyone’s life. Even though every person and personal situation is different, this year has shown us all that we will have struggles in this life.
The Best Virtual Photography Class with Jama Pantel Photography - Jama is going to be making this a new part of her business, tailored to her clients (that's you!), and she's letting me give you a sneak peek right here!
7 Ways I’ve Used Quarantine for Good (and 5 I Didn’t Get to Yet) - Quarantine. What started as a 15-day “flatten the curve” experiment has become a way of life.
A Day in the Life of a Travel Blogger - If you're looking for a glamorous life with lots of excitement... travel blogging is not for you! Ha!
What to Blog About: Ideas to Help You Get Creative - This is a bit of a departure from the usual travel posts I write, but hopefully it's worth reading anyway!
Destination: Creative Retreat (And Why You Need One!) - Sometimes you just need to get away! I've been working on a writing project recently, so when the opportunity came for me to change things up, I took it.
How Blogging Changed the Way I Travel - In the learning and growing process, blogging has changed the way I travel--and I think I'm a better traveler for it!
Self Publishing
How I’m Publishing 8 Books in 5 Months: the Ultimate Principles for Productivity - Here's how I'm on track to self-publish eight books in just five months. My hope is for this to encourage you to just do the things you've been putting off for so long. So here's what worked for me; maybe it will work for you, too!
How to Add Your Book to Goodreads - It's the difference between looking like a newbie and looking like a pro: Is your book on Goodreads? It should be! You can put it there for FREE, and it's easy to do in just a few steps. Here's how to put your book (or any book!) on Goodreads!
10 Good Reasons to Consider Self-publishing with Amazon - So you're looking to publish? Awesome! I'm excited for you! There are more self-publishing companies out there than you might think, and it can take a while to sift through and find the right one.
Your Ultimate Guide to Self-publishing with KDP Amazon - Are you like me? I resisted self-publishing for years. I thought self-publishing was like giving up. I thought it wouldn't mean that I had "made it" or become "successful." And honestly, I was just too afraid to try because I didn't know how! Here it is, fellow writers! Here's how to self-publish with Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for both Kindle and paperback!
Writing Tips
7 Reasons to Use Scrivener to Write Your Book - Scrivener has quickly become the most invaluable tool for writing my books. Here are the top 7 reasons I think you should try it out for your books, too!