Facing Your Fear
carriejonesbooks This past weekend was sort of scary. Carrie’s worst case scenario of presenting happened. She was scheduled to give a four-hour seminar on public image, but when she arrived the…
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Don’t Let Things (Like Fear, Other People,Your Own Self) Hold You Back
Writing isn’t always easy. It isn’t always this beautiful, muse-induced utopia. Sometimes it’s grueling; it can make your nerves shatter. But the thing is that it’s not always THE WRITING…
Being Nice: Who Do You Think You Are?
I spend almost all my time trying to be a nice person. It’s always been like this; I kid you not. Like in fifth grade I was voted MOST COURTEOUS…
How to Be Happy Even If You Are a Writer
When people love you or praise you? They are giving you a gift. It's not cool to turn that away. You don't want to be an arrogant butt face, but…
Bright Girls – Don’t Give Up! Stay Shiny
"She found that Bright Girls, when given something to learn that was particularly foreign or complex, were quick to give up; the higher the girls' IQ, the more likely they…