Category Archives: Helping Other Writers

Comfort TV When You’re Recovering From An Illness By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I am still recovering from chemotherapy. Apparently, it’s not a fast thing. While I’m trying to live my life and write, sometimes my brain gets overloaded. Currently more than usual. So I write as much as I can. Yesterday I … Continue reading →

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Finding Joy in Each New Day for Yourself

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

For many of us, the work day is crazy busy. We hardly have time to do anything for ourselves. For your well being, it is important to make time for yourself. This doesn’t have to be hard. Think fun and … Continue reading →

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When An Author Regroups After Surgery

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I was a little delusional. I thought to myself, okay, have the surgery and then while laid up write at maniac speed.  Pain, however, was a definite stumbling block. Pain killers also tend to blur the brain. Random falling asleep … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got This! By Casey Wyatt

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

First off, thank you, Susan Hanniford Crowley for hosting me today. It’s been a few years since I’ve visited the Nights of Passion and I hope everyone is living large and doing well. Speaking of living large, I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Women’s Weekend Writing Retreat!

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I have invited Author Bobbi Lerman to tell us about her upcoming Women’s Weekend Writing Retreat and the purpose for it! I want to write… but the dishes are piling up. I want to write… but I have that huge … Continue reading →

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Why Are Editors Great? Thank you, Cheryl!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Why does an author need an editor?  While it is true in the world of self-publishing that an author can do everything themselves, should they?  For everyone working to make the transition from aspiring writer to published author, you need … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned: Secret #19: A Primer to Self-Publishing

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I’m not going to go into details, but I’ll give the basics of self-publishing. I started self-publishing because one of my publishers closed, and they returned rights to me.  Bless them for doing that.  But in the meantime, a bunch … Continue reading →

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Life or Death Writing Prompt and an Upcoming Convention

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

In addition to writing and living life, writers are always studying the craft of writing. One of the hardest scenes to write is a convincing moment involving life or death. I was reading recently that the death should be either … Continue reading →

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Why You Were Not Rejected! By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

It’s come to my attention that people are going through a lot lately with rejection. I want you to enjoy your holiday weekend, so I’m letting you in on all the secrets around the illusion called “rejection.”  I’m going to … Continue reading →

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What I Have Learned So Far – Sharing Secret One!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

During the course of the year, I’ve learned quite a bit. I’m going to share it a little at a time. No need to overwhelm anyone. Secret 1 – Never give up. Never surrender. This isn’t an easy thing, but … Continue reading →

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