by casblomberg | Jul 8, 2015 | Author, Blog, Blogging, fiction, inspiration, Writing
We all get discouraged. Some of us more than others, but hey, no matter where you fall on the discouragement scale, we’ve all been there. Tragic news. Rejection letters. A spiral of self-doubt. Lost a job. Bad breakup. Whatever. I’m going to talk...
by casblomberg | Jun 24, 2015 | Blog, Blogging, creativity, fiction, inspiration, Life, Reading, Writing
I’ve seen this question asked, and answered, about a hundred times. I’m always curious to discover what motivates other people. I’ve laughed when I read the responses. Like Natalie Goldman who answers, ‘Because I’m a jerk.’ (She has...
by casblomberg | Apr 16, 2015 | authors, Blog, Blogging, books, inspiration, Writing
100 posts! I can’t believe it. I’m not sure what the protocol is. Should I break out the rum or sit back with a warm latte and relax? Exactly how does one celebrate writing the 100th post?? I’ve been thinking about it for weeks. Not actively thinking...
by casblomberg | Mar 5, 2015 | Author, Blog, Blogging, books, Fantasy, inspiration, self-publishing, SFF, Website, Writing
My inner critic hates me. I know you’re all saying she’s supposed to be critical, but I think you underestimate her. She really hates me. Or maybe you know the feeling. Maybe your inner critic is just as vicious. To combat the critical voice from hell that...
by casblomberg | Feb 2, 2015 | Blog, Blogging, creativity, inspiration, Life, Writing
I first heard about the power of writing 750 words a day while attending the University of Iowa’s MOOC last fall. A forum post popped up asking who else used the site and I didn’t think anything about it. I write as much as I can when I can. I’m...
by casblomberg | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Blogging, Courage, family, inspiration, Life
I’m curious, if you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? I imagine most people want to do something profound. Like, remove all disease or wave a magic peace wand over the world. Maybe you want to transform all the fast food restaurants in...
