I personally love interacting on social media, but one of my big goals for 2022 is to become more consistent and efficient in my posting. Today, I’m sharing what I’ve been doing lately to plan my social media posts. For me, this is a definite ‘work-in-progress’, but I am really loving putting it all down […]
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I can’t even express just how great it feels to be setting new goals for Q2 in my brand new home! And with a brand new house comes a new kanban board setup and a fresh start. But first, we’re going to do a quick review of my 90 Day Goals from Q1 of 2022. […]
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A common question I get asked is, “How can I still get things done even when I’m overwhelmed or way behind?” When your plan is off the rails or life has shifted quickly, how can we regain control and continue to be productive? I moved into my dream house! I’m so excited and joyful to […]
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I’m so excited for the gift of a fresh start every quarter, and I don’t think I’ve ever been as ready for new energy and a clean slate than I am right now in Q1 of 2022. How about you? Have you chosen your goals for the quarter or year? I’m currently in a 3-month […]
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I’m a firm believer that your best ideas (and your best success) will come from stories you’re excited to write. Stories inspired by the things you naturally love writing the most. Early in my career, I was introduced to the idea of creating a set of Master Lists in order to figure out what inspired […]
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Brainstorming great ideas for a novel or series can truly be some of the most fun you’ll have as a writer. I love to brainstorm novel ideas, but there is a lot more that goes into taking an idea from that first spark to a full-length novel or a five-book series and beyond. In this […]
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As you all know, I am definitely a pen and paper girl, but sometimes when you need to track certain data, it’s just easier to use an app. Lately, I’ve been trying out Notion as a really powerful tool for keeping up with my writing metadata and a writing journal. In today’s video, I show […]
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I know I talk about goal-setting a lot here at Heart Breathings, but what happens if you fall behind on your plans? Do you totally reset everything? Keep going? What if something needs to change? I’m talking about that in today’s vlog, because I recently realized I needed to make a major shift in my […]
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I have been waiting for the perfect reason to purchase one of these gorgeous Cloth and Paper leather planners, and I am excited to share this flipthrough with you today. If you’re not familiar with the brand, Cloth and Paper is known for minimal, neutral planners, covers, and accessories. Her site is mostly filled with […]
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Getting started as a writer is hard enough, but once you’ve gotten started and are getting words on the page, how do you get better? Of course, the clear answer here is, “Keep Writing”. And that’s the truth. That’s the number one tip, for sure, because you learn by doing. The more you write, the […]
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I have been self-publishing my books since 2010, and in that time, I've sold well over half a million copies of my books. I'm not a superstar or a huge bestseller, but I have built an amazing career that brings me great joy. Here at Heart Breathings, I hope to help you find that same level of success. Let's do this.
