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      November is a time to remember. On Nov. 1, we remember the saints. On Nov. 2, we remember those who have gone before us. On Veterans Day, we remember those who serve our country and those served many years ago. We remember the wars that are represented by Veterans Day, which used to be Armistice Day and still is in Europe. That was the day World War I ended. On Thanksgiving, we remember to thank God for our blessings. We remember family, and we remember those who couldn't be part of our celebrations. Therefore, November is a perfect time to remember our writing and add remembrances in writing. Memoirs – Writing down events that took place in your life is called a memoir or autobiography. You can write these books to pass down your family for future generations to know what happened in your life and in the world when you were alive. You can write these books to pass on knowledge that you have that others do not. And, you can write them for yourself to remember the e

During this time, Americans are stuck at home. Even though many states are allowing stores and other businesses to open, people are not flocking to the gathering places. They are still afraid to catch a virus or disease. Many people are bored and trying to come up with things to do . Here are some tips for you. Home Projects Now is the perfect time to tackle those home projects. You could do spring cleaning and declutter your home. If your project involves more than cleaning, you also could order from Home Depot online or another retailer and get materials for your projects delivered to your door. If you want to put up new shelving in your closet, you could get the materials and begin hammering away. Just avoid making disasters in your home. Discover New Things So many videos are available online that you could learn almost anything while you are at home. You could learn a new language or a new skill. I want a patio for my back yard. I am not handy. Neither

You can find a lot of books about empowerment. Writer's block often is connected with low self-esteem. You might not feel qualified to write a book. You might feel that you have nothing to say. Therefore, you stare at the white page on the screen or in your hand. These feelings are normal. Remember, you are the expert in what you do. Write a first draft even if it is horrible, it is an accomplishment. It can be edited . Take this advice to feel empowered and avoid writer's block. Whether your goal is to inspire others or publish your fiction novel , you will need to be uplifted somewhere along the line. That's when you want to find those authors you prefer to help you remember that you are great at what you do. One person not liking your work is one compared with the hundreds who do . I will not let the setback get to me. You shouldn't either. Remember to keep plugging away at your writing. Otherwise, you will not want to finish it. Avoid Writers'

I have filled this blog with tips on how to write your book, but for this blog, I am going to discuss the why you want to write a book, specifically, that you want to be courageous. Writing a book is often therapeutic for people. I have heard many times that people have used writing as a way to heal from something traumatic or emotional. In my case, my first novel, The 1776 Scroll , was completed because I needed therapy. Throughout my life, I have always used writing as a therapeutic way to deal with complex emotions. When I had a broken heart, I wrote. When my friends' mothers died of cancer, I wrote. When I dealt with death of people close to me, I wrote. When I was happy, I wrote. And, when I was lonely in Arizona, I wrote my first novel. Let me explain. At the time, my husband and I were living in Maryland, which was one and ½ hours from my parents and sister, and two hours from my other sister or brother. We also were 30 minutes from my father-in-law and broth