Mentor Moment: Momentary or Eternal Credibility

Mentor Moment: Momentary or Eternal Credibility

Posted on October 15, 2012 in: Community, Don't Miss!, Feature Articles, Showcase Article 3

So where does your lasting credibility come from?

Mentor’s Moment: Be Afraid — and Go For Your Dream Anyhow

Mentor’s Moment: Be Afraid — and Go For Your Dream Anyhow

Posted on August 23, 2012 in: Community, Feature Articles

Take a closer look at courage and you may discover that oh-so-brave person is faking it.

Mentor’s Moment: What Makes a Good Mentor?

Mentor’s Moment: What Makes a Good Mentor?

Posted on June 15, 2012 in: Community

5 key characteristics of a good mentor.

Mentor’s Moment: Got Your Back

Mentor’s Moment: Got Your Back

Posted on April 18, 2012 in: Community

In a healthy critique group, members have each other’s backs. The focus is on helping each other become better writers. It’s never about one particular member. Sure, everyone gets their time, their feedback but the group is an encouraging flow of give and take.

Mentor’s Moment: Where’s Your Safety Net?

Mentor’s Moment: Where’s Your Safety Net?

Posted on February 16, 2012 in: Community, Writing Craft

Safety nets don’t come in some-assembly-required kits. They develop just as all relationships do: over time.

Mentor’s Moment:5 Reasons to be Thankful as a Writer

Mentor’s Moment:5 Reasons to be Thankful as a Writer

Posted on December 15, 2011 in: Community

How would you finish this sentence: As a writer, I am grateful for ______________?

Mentoring Moment: We All Make Mistakes—and Some Reap Unexpected Rewards

Mentoring Moment: We All Make Mistakes—and Some Reap Unexpected Rewards

Posted on August 15, 2011 in: Community

Mistakes—they happen. And you never know where a mistake might lead.

Mentoring: An Act of Love

Mentoring: An Act of Love

Posted on June 15, 2011 in: Community

Mentoring is more than imparting “just the facts, ma’am.” I can pay to attend a class or a conference or a webinar to learn how to become a better writer. Mentoring involves relationship.