Tag Archives: Blogging

You’re Not Done Yet!

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

THE SECOND ACT NOVELIST (https://janefriedman.com/second-act-novelist-6-ways-prepare/) I love this post on Jane Friedman’s blog–probably because I relate to it so completely. I spent many years whining about how I wished I could afford to stop working so I could write full … Continue reading →

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ENOUGH POLITICS!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I started my blog – and followed other blogs – for all things writing and book related. I’ve enjoyed bloggers’ poetry, narrative writing, and photography. I’ve learned much from the ruminations of bloggers I’ve followed – new insights about writing, … Continue reading →

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2016 – THE YEAR IN PUBLISHING

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Here is an enlightening post by Jane Friedman about the state of the 2016 publishing industry…. Looking Back at 2016: Important Publishing Developments Authors Should Know

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VALUE OF TAKING TIME OFF

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Studies have shown that people who take periodic vacations – and give themselves permission to leave work behind during those vacations – are more productive than people who slog along no matter how tired or fried they are. That doesn’t … Continue reading →