Productivity. Does that word bring to mind a Ford factory line churning out hundreds of perfectly identical Model Ts? Does Henry Ford’s famous (mis-)quote, “You can have any color, as long as it’s black,” give you—a creative writer—hives? Welcome to the club. I was once a member of that club. Creativity inspired my writing, and I would write as much (or as little) as creativity demanded. Productivity I reserved for my corporate America career—delivering projects as efficiently and effectively as … Read More »

The Florida Writer Association’s 2015 mini-conference season is over, but while you’re anxiously waiting for the Annual Florida Writers Conference in October, check out FWA’s webinar schedule. Yes, that’s right! FWA is now offering webinars that you can join from the comfort of your living room or in front of your pool. Hone your skills through sessions with award-winning authors, top agents, and marketing/publishing experts. The first webinar is on August 15th from 11:00 am to 12 noon. Molli Nickell, former … Read More »