My Writerly Life

Faces, spaces, and inspirations of my writerly life -- creating books for young readers and the young at heart. Bringer of smiles. Lover of family. Digi-dabbler. Always-on learner. http:// www.catmichaelswriter.com

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I DO, I DO, I DO believe! You, too? ~ Karen Emma Hall, Kid Literature Authors

To sorta quote Dory from Finding Nemo ~ "Just keep writing!" Inspirational Print Motivational Writing

Beware: I write; therefore, I eavesdrop -:D

Inspirational Quotes to Boost My Writing Life

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I am not a football fan but there is wisdom to be found in this sport that applies to my writerly life -Keep Pounding: Five Inspirations from Football for Writers - Cat Michaels in The Children's Writer's Guild

“Embrace self-doubt as part of the process.” Good to know it IS part of the process, and often a large part for me. - How Writers Can Deal With Self-Doubt And Imposter Syndrome

#books #writing #motivation #LouisePenny You know that gift of insight when you’re feeling down, and you find motivation in unexpected places? On her recent tour to my town, best-selling author Louise Penny helps me understand why “soft and smelly” can push away fears in life and on the writing road. On Cat’s Corner 👀 http://bit.ly/2ZgJeQL_CatMichaels

#Tips: Staying Positive on the #Writing Road

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Meet Cat...Author of chapter books for early- and middle-grade readers. ~ Read, smile, think and learn! ~ Photograph by Katelyn McKay ~

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Sweet Treats

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I learned that offering sweet treats is a reader magnet ~ Tale of Two Author Talks - What I loved as a reader; learned as a writer ~ catmichaelswriter.com

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BEA 2015 | How to Be Your Boldest Self: A Conversation With Amy Cuddy and Julianne Moore - KidLit TV

Saved you a front-row seat! Let's listen to Amy Cuddy and Julianne Moore discuss personal power strategies at BEA 2015. Strike your power pose and join me as these two amazing women offer simple strategies for bringing your boldest self into stressful situations ~ Ted Talk Cuddy

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American Football Players

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Keep Pounding: Five Inspirations from Football for Writers

I am not a football fan but there is wisdom to be found in this sport that applies to my writerly life -Keep Pounding: Five Inspirations from Football for Writers - Cat Michaels in The Children's Writer's Guild

Creative Writing Tips

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How Writers Can Deal With Self-Doubt And Imposter Syndrome | The Creative Penn

“Embrace self-doubt as part of the process.” Good to know it IS part of the process, and often a large part for me. - How Writers Can Deal With Self-Doubt And Imposter Syndrome