Should you publish your book traditionally with a major publisher? Or should you go the self-publishing route? In the past, traditional publishing has been the primary option for writers. It’s the classic model that we’re all familiar with, wherein a larger publisher in New York buys our book and turns us into a literary sensation….
Trust your crazy ideas! These are the most original, wild, and creative parts of you bubbling up. They only feel “crazy” because they’re original, because they aren’t the status quo, because they’re different … and different scares us. But different can also be BRILLIANT. Of course, we can’t guarantee our crazy ideas will work ……
I am super excited to announce that I will be a faculty member for the Pneuma Creative Writing Retreat this October! If you’ve ever dreamed of working with me in person and picking my brain for three days as we sip wine and gawk at the gorgeous New England trees – this is your chance!…
Getting up in the morning sucks … …that is, until you make a habit out of it and it turns into the most productive, amazing, and rejuvenating time of your day. What-whaaaat? I know, you’re wondering what kind of crazy early-morning kool-aid I’ve been drinking. It’s true, I get up every morning between 5 and…
There’s a lot of angst in the author community. You know it’s true. We’re nervous about if we’ll get an agent. Or if our book will sell. We’re nervous about critical reviews, and sales numbers, and what our mom will think. We spend a lot of time freaking out about if we’re ever going to really…
It’s Valentine’s Day and no matter if you love this holiday or hate it, I want to take this opportunity to talk about the love of writing. I fully believe in loving what you write. Loving the process. Loving your characters. Giving your writing your full heart. I’m a slow writer sometimes, but I love…
I have a huge announcement for everyone! For over a year I’ve been thinking about doing this … and despite all my fears and the imposer-syndrome devil sitting on my shoulder, I’ve decided to get out of my comfort zone and jump into the deep end. I’ve created a YouTube channel! My channel is called: Ingrid’s Notes:…
Two weeks ago I shared Lynne Twist’s quote about feeling like enough is never enough. I threw energy out into the universe, and in that mysterious way the universe works, it sent something back to me. Last week a wonderful article by Jamie Varon fell into my lap. It asked me to forgive myself for the shame…
Two weeks ago I returned home from my honeymoon in New Orleans. It’s the first time my husband and I have been on a vacation in over three years … at least a vacation that didn’t include family, a major holiday, or getting married. It’s been so long since we’ve carved out time just for us…
As 2016 rises over the horizon I must make a confession … I’m one of those people who likes to ask what your New Year’s resolution is. Yup, I’m that girl you roll your eyes at. The girl with that extra skip in her step because I love the idea of a clean slate, starting over, and trying…