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2018 Goal Check In

2018 Goal Check In

I had two sets of goals this year: personal and writing. Here is a mid-year check in on the goals — what is working, what isn’t working, what I’ve already accomplished, and what it getting abandoned. Finish house projects: kitchen, living room, office/cubbie, master bath: phase 1 Two rounds of whole 30: January, October Get piano Buy more plants 12 Family Selfies… Read More

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How to become a crazy plant lady

How to become a crazy plant lady

So apparently when I made the goal of “buy more plants” for 2018, I took myself seriously. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve obtained 16 plants, bringing my grand total to 20. So far there has been only one casualty. I’ve had a couple questions about the plant life so I thought I’d share here. Where do you purchase/get your plants?… Read More

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2018 Goals Part 2

2018 Goals Part 2

I love the start of a new year. I love making goals. This year I made two sets of goals — life/family/home and writing. Last week I talked about my writing goals. This week I’m sharing my second goal list of 2018 life/family/home goals. My Life/Family/Home Goals for 2018 are: (1) Finish House Projects These projects have been on my list… Read More

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2018 Goals

2018 Goals

I love the start of a new year. I love making goals. This year I made two sets of goals — life/family/home and writing. Today we’re going to talk writing. Other than the general “get an agent” and “finish the sci-fi work in progress” (which are on my list always — I do need to make a good plan of… Read More

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new adventures: whole 30

new adventures: whole 30

One of my goals for this year (more on the rest of my goals for this year later) is to do two rounds of Whole 30. I’m thinking, why not start off with a bang? First round starts today. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t a little bit scared. I know. It’s a little silly. I know… Read More

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March Three Simple Goals

March Three Simple Goals

Let’s get real guys. I love, love goal setting, but sometimes I jump in feet first and write a bunch of “good” things down, but never follow through. And when you don’t follow through with good goals, they just become good intentions. I’ve been doing some thinking over the past month of intention and goal setting. I have to be… Read More

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Be Successful

Be Successful

Have you ever read (or listened to) a book that just had you nodding your head and saying, “Yes! Yes!” to everything that was being shared? I had a moment like that a couple weeks ago listening to the audiobook for Laura Vanderkam’s What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast (and then I got really excited because I realized… Read More

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Just a reminder. There is no guarantee one (or any) of these pitches will be picked up by the publisher! This is all for fun and games and to bring my readers along side me in the process!
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Ever felt like your writing journey is a never-end Ever felt like your writing journey is a never-ending cycle of doubt? 

Tag someone who’s also chasing the full-time author dream! 👇

In our latest episode, we dive into the real struggles of transitioning from part-time to full-time writing. It’s not just about the words on the page; it’s about the daily habits and mindset shifts that lead to success.

We discuss the importance of keeping a writer’s log to track progress and hold ourselves accountable. It’s a game-changer! 

Writing is more than just a passion; it’s a commitment to our goals. And sometimes, that means adjusting expectations and embracing the unique path we’re on. 

What’s your biggest challenge in your writing journey? Let’s chat about it!

Full episode - link in bio.

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If you haven’t tried Murder Mystery (the drink b If you haven’t tried Murder Mystery (the drink by @liquiddeath) then you should AND THEN you can try Murder Mystery (the book by me) coming out next year with HarperCollins!! 

Note: Murder Mystery is the working title … I’ll have a title reveal soonish …
Okay... it’s all good, but this part... :) Okay... it’s all good, but this part... :)
Atlas of Neely Spencer available now on Substack! Atlas of Neely Spencer available now on Substack!
She is still my favorite professor ever...even if She is still my favorite professor ever...even if she did laugh and tell me there was no way I’d be able to be a mom + a writer...
But seriously though. Do you really want to know w But seriously though. Do you really want to know which genre I write (the answer is, yes…) or what the book is about (it’s about people doing things and there’s probably kissing at some point) Also, it should be a crime to run out of coffee, and remind me again why we have to be on social media? Number 4 why? Just why?

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Why do you write? Is it just about getting publis Why do you write?

Is it just about getting published or making money? Or is there a deeper reason fueling your fire?

Drop a 🔥 if you’re still working on clarifying your why—trust us, it makes all the difference in staying motivated.

We’ve spent years chasing publication, but it wasn’t until we remembered our true purpose—creating stories that inspire and uplift—that our passions reignited. Knowing why we write helps us push through the frustrations and keep going, even when it’s hard (because, y’all—writing is hard).

Your why isn’t just a line in your bio; it’s the fire that keeps you writing through the setbacks and self-doubt. So, what’s yours? Share below, we want to hear it!

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