by Maya Spikes | Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
How can writers reclaim their time? Recently, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters became an internet hit (again) during a congressional committee discussion with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Mnuchin didn’t answer Waters’ question about him not responding to a...
by Maya Spikes | Aug 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
What is your bad habit? We all have bad habits and some habits are worse than others. Almost any hobby or activity, even the good ones, can be taken to an extreme or unhealthy level. But sometimes a hobby or an area of interest unfairly gets a bad reputation. This...
by Maya Spikes | Jul 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Are you struggling to come up with new writing ideas? Try thinking of how your usual writing topic could relate to anything you watch or read. You can try this while watching TV news reports or while reading a magazine article. You can also consider how your topic...
by Maya Spikes | Jul 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
What a New Kids on the Block concert taught me about writing for an audience. As a writer, you probably won’t have to deal with being chased by a group of screaming girls and women who adore you. And that’s probably a good thing. But, you might gain a large audience....
by Maya Spikes | Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Some writers say they never get writer’s block. Sure, you might get to a point where you’re rarely at a loss for words. But almost all writers need to find ways to get rid of writer’s block. The struggle is real. It’s like the common cold for writers. Some people...
by Maya Spikes | Jul 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
“If you just imagine yourself as a successful writer, you will be a successful writer!” No. You must do more. That’s why the Nike slogan “Just do it” is more powerful than “Just dream it.” I’ve always been a little skeptical of just visualizing what you want to be....
