If you write your first 500 words of the day before you check e-mail/social media or answer the phone, you'll have a solid start to the day.

New book available from one of my favorite children's authors, Tod Steward. Painting Aalesund is charming, inspiring: http://tiny.cc/dE7JM

So... how's Monday going? Are you working toward your priority project? Focus for one hour, and you'll be amazed at what you can get done.

Weekend is a perfect time to rejuvenate your mind, read a great book, and make a vision board to guide you through the next quarter.

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."HT

Last 100 days of the year. Are you going to achieve your goals? Take the 100 day challenge & make it happen! http://tiny.cc/UWIuw

Embarrassing moment in business- just discovered that due to a glitch in my "smart mailbox," I overlooked about 5 orders in the last month.

Live your dream freelance life profitably! Join NAIWE Expert Maya Frost in a free teleclass today at 3:30ET. http://bit.ly/No43Q

Want a freelance life that lets you live anywhere in the world? Find out how in Wednesday's free NAIWE teleclass: http://tiny.cc/40XbU

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." #quote

Enjoying time w/my business mastermind. Intense, exhausting, but good. If you want to grow your business, you need this! http://ping.fm/eMp0J

Daybreak in paradise...a time of peace on the beach before the start of a conference. Centered & fortified, it's time to start the day.

Have you read the latest Nat.Asso.Independent Writers-Editors (NAIWE) member newsletter? Non-members can sample it at http://ping.fm/d9dly

Join us 3:30edt at The Freelance Life podcast with author Shel Horowitz, discussing Principled Profit: http://ping.fm/9l9tb

Of all the diversions of life, there is none so proper to fill up its empty spaces as the reading of useful & entertaining authors.J.Addison

Time to get ready for a new week. What are your priorities? The 3 things you most want to accomplish? And remember time with family/friends.

Is it just me, or do you forget about free books? http://ping.fm/ek3He

Just finished Nat.Asso.Independent Writers&Eds member newsletter pdf. Would you like a sample? http://ping.fm/d9dly

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Roman Mystery writing competition for kids 8 - 16, (four age groups). http://bit.ly/OyUuU Writing competitions are great motivators- enjoy!