Many how-to guides showcase one or two ways to do an activity. Iris Kirkland's straightforward journaling guide includes eight journaling ideas for self-development. Whether you're short on time, not too chatty, or planning long-term goals, My Journal Guide presents several ways to get into journaling. Iris even explains how those who don't consider themselves as writers can benefit from journaling.
Here's why you should download Iris Kirkland's FREE journaling guide: Journaling is a great way to gain clarity. You don't have to do it forever. You don't have to journal every aspect of your life.
"The more I journaled, the more I became clear about the kind of writer I want to be. To be honest, it's helped me to figure out what kind of person I want to be too." -- Iris Kirkland, My Journal Guide
My two favorite exercises: the joy list and adding scriptures to written prayers.
I usually run to ice cream when I feel sad. Having a list of things that b…

Hot girl summer is coming to an end. That's it. That's the intro.
The official trailer for Pre-Existing, a web series by David Audino is here. The first episode will premiere on September 18, 2019. A new episode will air every Wednesday for 17 consecutive weeks!
You can watch online at PreExistingWebSeries.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo and YouTube. Fangirlin' This month's Fangirlin' section is dedicated to some of my Pre-Existing web series collaborators.

David Audino poured his sweat, blood, and tears into Pre-Existing. In fact, he even dedicated his firstborn to bring this project to life. Check out his first short film Bookmarked. 

"A woman has never read the last chapter of a book until a chance encounter changes everything. A short film Written and Directed by David Audino. Starring Catharine Savage, Erin Field & Jordan Savusa."

Bookmarked from David Audino on Vimeo.

Lisette Hall is a talented director, producer, and improv performer…

This month, I'd like to use this space to share a letter from an unlikely collaborator  (insert big dopey smile) who has been pushing me to work on my most challenging project yet. It's been 2+ years. I don't know what you're working on but I hope you find someone who inspires you to keep going. 
I’m Onicia’s Ol’ Uncle Hank.  This is my story of collaborating with Oni:
At only our second meeting, I asked Oni what she did…exactly.  She told me she tells stories; her stories or she helps other people tell their stories.  The mediums varied widely: stand-up, books, movies, sit-coms, screenplays, articles, blogs, or podcasts… but in essence, she’s in the storytelling business.  Heck, want to tell a story at your wedding?  Then hire her as your wedding planner…that’s a fine medium too.  How cool!  So, of course, I tell her I’ve always had an idea for a book.  While she remained polite, I knew she was thinking, “If I had a nickel for every knucklehead…”  Two days later I recei…