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Reba Hoffman counsels on beating the winter bludes

Blast the Winter Blues, Part One: Hibernate Wisely

By on February 2, 2013 in 7. Search by Author:, General Topics, Reba Hoffman, Writing

Most of the country is knee deep in snow and ice of the mid-winter blues. Going out is like having a root canal, a very painful experience. You’d rather pass, thank you very much. You’re hibernating. I get it. Ok, since I live in central Florida, I don’t suppose I totally get it. But, hang with me here. This is for your own good. You can only watch reruns of NCIS a billion times before your brain turns to slush and your TV explodes. So, what are you to do? Wouldn’t you just love to usher in the springtime having had a very productive hibernation? I’m sure you would. Who wouldn’t? In order to stop and smell the roses in April, you have to hibernate wisely today. Here are some […]

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Writer Q & A: Should I write a story based on real life, or make it up?

By on January 21, 2013 in 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, 6. Search by Series:, Encourage Me!, Susan May Warren, Writers Q &A, Writing, Writing Life

Hello Friends and welcome to our new Monday series – Writer Q & A with Susie May (okay, I thought the rhyme was fun, I admit it). But this year I’m answering the hundreds of questions we get every year at MBT – trying to help you figure out this writing journey. This week’s question is: Should I write a story based on real life…or should I make it up?  Great question, and we talk about the difference of Memoirs and Novels in this short video. Hope you enjoy it -and should you have any questions about the writing life, email them to:  info@mybooktherapy.com! We’ll do our best to answer them. Would you prefer to listen to this on your MP3? Here you go! Audio Version Have a great writing […]

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Your Dream Is Worth Your Effort

By on January 14, 2013 in 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, 7. Search by Author:, Editing Basics, Encourage Me!, General Topics, Loosen Up!, Nurturing the Soul, Rachel Hauck, Susan May Warren, Writing, Writing Life Coaching

Hey! I’m filling in for Susie May this morning. She just got back from a fantastic retreat with some marvelous marketers in Texas, so she’s in catch up mode. I was telling her about a conversation I had with the great Matt Jones at Jones House Creative about writing. I told him, “Your dream is worth your effort.” He in kind, immortalized the line in a screen saver for me to used and remember! It’s so true. Your dream is worth your effort. Worth your time. Don’t let anyone or anything steal it. TV? Not worth it. I laugh at Hollywood award ceremonies. They want me to watch them give awards to each other? Well hey, Hollywood, show up at ACFW Carol Awards this year. Watch us give awards to […]

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Four Gifts No Writer Can Do Without, Part 4: Hope

By on December 29, 2012 in 7. Search by Author:, General Topics, Reba Hoffman, Writer's life, Writing Life, Writing Life Coaching

As we place the period at the end of a roller coaster year and usher in a brand new 2013, the one thing a writer absolutely can NOT do without is hope. There are many reasons why people have lost hope in their dreams of being an author. I’m sure you know many of the reasons so I won’t use precious word count to name them. What is important to list is all the reasons why you should have hope, and why you simply can’t be without it. Hope is the fuel that churns the engine of creativity. To be a successful writer, you must be creative and that is not possible unless you have hope. Hope is the magic that takes you to your happy place. Ok, at the […]

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