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Shawndra Holmberg
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Lawn Furniture & Writing
The similarity between the lawn furniture training concept & writing felt obvious. I start every month with a plan to write, but soon...


Shawndra Holmberg
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It's Fall — What's Your Writing Plan?
What is your writing plan for September, October, and November? Determine what you need in these 5 areas to write this fall.

Shawndra Holmberg
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Do more than click "I Agree" — download & read your terms of service
Which terms do you need? My advice is start where you can, do your best to understand, and ALWAYS keep a copy on file.

Shawndra Holmberg
3 min read
Embrace Your Overflowing Bucket of Creativity
Embrace your overflowing bucket of ideas. This is not a leaky-roof bucket where you’re catching drips and must keep emptying it in order...

Shawndra Holmberg
5 min read
Focused Writing: Limit Online Distractions
Tools and habits to limit online distractions like social media, email, and “research” from sucking away your focused writing time.

Shawndra Holmberg
3 min read
Get to Know Your Ideal Reader
It’s hard to write a book for the masses, but it’s easy to speak to an individual. Knowing your Ideal Reader can help you write.

Shawndra Holmberg
5 min read
Develop Your Connection Plan (aka Marketing Plan)
Thinking of your marketing plan as a connection plan can make things easier. A connection plan starts with how you define success for...

Shawndra Holmberg
3 min read
Plan for Your What Ifs
Let’s do some ‘what if’ planning. If you are prepared for life to interrupt your writing but have a plan to deal with it and keep going,...

Shawndra Holmberg
3 min read
The Organized Pen: Day 1 | Welcome
Start your writing journey today. Get tools, tips and strategies.

Shawndra Holmberg
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The Organized Pen: Day 4 | INFORMATION
How you can get those brilliant ideas captured and safely collected.

Shawndra Holmberg
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The Organized Pen: Day 7 |Continue Your Writer’s Journey
What do you need to set up in order to show up and give your words a space to exist in this world?

Shawndra Holmberg
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Spring Clean your Electronic Files
Last month I suggested you focus on spring cleaning your To Do list. How did that go? Did you find a project you’re excited to get back...

Shawndra Holmberg
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Disaster, Emergency, or just the Unexpected — Be Prepared
There are 5 stages to emergency preparedness: Planning, Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Take Action by...

Shawndra Holmberg
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Build a Power Plan for Your Phone
Create a Power Plan for your phone today. Here's a list of possible items to add to your emergency supplies.

Shawndra Holmberg
5 min read
Creating your Home Inventory is easier than you think
An inventory of your home and belongings does not have to be the time-consuming task. Find out what you need and how to start.

Shawndra Holmberg
3 min read
Evacuating? Take your phone -- they didn't 😨
Most of us now rely on speed dial or pushing a button to connect us to others. What if you didn't have your phone or the battery died?

Shawndra Holmberg
3 min read
7 documents you must have in your pet's emergency kit
Place the following 7 documents in a resealable plastic bag (2 bags are better than one) or a water proof poach - add it to your pet's kit.

Shawndra Holmberg
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Get Prepared
Get Prepared! 1) Get a Kit; 2) Make a Plan; 3) Be Informed; 4) Get Involved.

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Build in Your File Maintenance
If 'getting the paperwork filed' isn't happening for you, consider simplifying your system and build in the file maintenance. Th

Shawndra Holmberg
4 min read
Protect Your Identity — Shred It
Prevent identity theft, shred your old tax records that you no longer need*. Shred any current charge receipts and statements that you don&
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