Heidi’s Blog
How to Start Writing Every Day: 5 Tips to Get You Going
Recently I decided I wanted to journal every morning. I've written in journals sporadically throughout my life. There are at least 20 half-empty notebooks tucked away in my attic and on a dusty shelf on my bedside table. Committing to writing every day can be an...
Writing a Book? 7 Reasons Why You Need Speech to Text Tools
Are you writing a book? Dictating your first draft might seem like a daunting task, but there are plenty of reasons why it can be a great idea. Here are 7 reasons why you need speech to text tools. Workplace with laptop, notebook, pen and pink and white peony flowers...
5 Things Saving My Life This Gloomy February
Every year on February 2nd Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy commemorates the midpoint of winter by sharing what's saving her life right now. She invites others to share their coping strategies as well. This year Anne's post is especially poignant. The advice shared by...
The 19 Best Books I Have Read This Year and Won’t Stop Recommending
I’m a big fan of reading. That sensation of getting swept up in an epic story is a feeling I chase again and again. This year I’ve enjoyed some truly exceptional books. Here are the 19 best books I have read this year and won’t stop recommending. Best Books I Have...
First Chapters: How To Hook Your Readers
You know the feeling. You're seven chapters into a new book, and you just can't put it down. The characters are so rich, the plot so compelling, you just have to find out what happens next. But how do authors create such irresistible books? Part of the answer lies in...
My 3 Minute Book Review of New Historical Fiction
Book reviews are powerful. They're an incredible tool to help authors reach their ideal readers, and help readers find the kind of books they love to read. Here's my 3 minute book review of new historical fiction. Check it out! My 3 Minute Review Susan G. Mathis has...