by annbyle | Mar 20, 2023 | Grow
Let’s talk a little about resistance. Or a lot. This post is the result of resistance. And fear. And more resistance. I started out the year strong, vowing to create two blog posts a month, create an email newsletter to send twice a month, and generally get myself in...
by annbyle | Jan 9, 2023 | Dare Bigger, Explore, Grow
Yes, it’s been a minute since I last posted a blog. So much has happened in the last couple of years, with a lot of it pointing to beginning to blog again and a more concerted effort at social media (with plenty of limitations, of course, to allow for my sanity). I...
by annbyle | May 16, 2018 | AB Writing Services, Explore, Grow, Interns, Learn
By Hannah Howe Note: Hannah Howe interned with me this spring during her final semester of college. She did a fine job and offers these lessons gleaned through her college and internship experiences. During the past several years, I’ve pursued a BA in writing and...
by annbyle | Jan 10, 2018 | Author Interview, Explore, Grow, Recommended Reading
2017 was a great year for novels with storylines involving writers. Four were on my reading list, and should probably be on yours if for no other reason than they are about writing. Rachel Hauck’s The Writing Desk is a luscious time-jump tale with a writing desk in...
by annbyle | Nov 29, 2017 | AB Writing Services, Explore, Grow, Interns
During my months with Ann, I’ve had time to see the professional writing life up close. Here are a few of her tips: First, have a master plan. Make sure to write down all your tasks and deadlines. If you don’t write them down, you’re liable to forget! Once you have...
by annbyle | Nov 6, 2017 | AB Writing Services, Explore, Grow, Uncategorized, Writing with Chickens
I haven’t posted a new blog entry in months and I’m trying not to feel guilty about that. The summer was filled with writing two books which, frankly, took priority over blogging. One book was a co-writing project with Bill Blacquiere, soon-to-be-retiring director of...