Healthy Christmas Gift Ideas – 8 Holiday Gifts for All Ages lists eight holiday gifts that revolve around health and fitness. I’m buying my husband the first thing on the list…not that there’s anything wrong with his teeth just the way they are!

Best Video Games for Christmas – Holiday Gifts for Gamers was my favorite article about Christmas to write — it was a blast! I can’t wait to try Donkey Kong Country Returns — and get Wii. That was on my Christmas wish list three years ago, believe it or not. Still hasn’t materialized.

SmartPhones for Christmas – The Best Holiday Gift Phones describes the latest phones. Some aren’t out yet, but will be for Christmas. It’s an awkard time to buy a smart phone because so many seem to be on the cusp of being released, or are new releases…may be better to wait until they’re tested and true?

And my last article about Christmas holiday gift ideas is Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers — one of my most popular articles on Quips and Tips. Students have already started shopping for holiday gift ideas for their teachers. Keeners.

The best way to do your Christmas shopping is to start early. This year, I actually know what I’m getting my husband for Christmas AND his birthday (which is a couple weeks before Christmas). He also mentioned a leaf blower, which makes me want to write more articles about Christmas — ones that revolve around putting yourself in your loved one’s shoes! I’d never, ever want a leaf blower for Christmas. Would you?

Happy holiday shopping,

Laurie

What’s really been on my mind, however, is a 2,500 word article I just wrote for alive magazine. That’s the longest, most in-depth article I’ve ever written – and it was stressful! Why I want to write a 70,000 word book is beyond me…and yet I’m still aiming for a book contract from a reputable book publisher…

Also, I started a new “Quips and Tips” website, called Quips and Tips for Love Relationships. I found my Achieving Your Goals blog to be too love-heavy, so I’m transferring articles from Goals to Love…which means my Love blog is basically creating itself!

Okay, here’s a roundup of my most recent articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

How to Make Good Comments on Blog Posts – because part of increasing traffic to your blog is making thoughtful, interesting comments – which can be difficult to do!

Starting a Magazine Writing Career – How to Make Money as a Freelancer – answers some important questions about making money writing for magazines.

51 Over-Used Adverbs, Nouns, and Clichés in Writing – because I told a reader I’d write about over-used words and phrases; I can’t believe how much I learned from writing about limp writing!

Signs It’s Time to Give Up on Your Dream of Being a Freelance Writer or Novelist – because sometimes you have to know when “enough is enough.”

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Overcome Financial Stress – 6 Surprising Tips for Managing Money Problems – because I want to write more about achieving financial goals and enjoying financial abundance!

How to Set New Goals When Your Old Goals Aren’t Working – because sometime you have to know when “enough is enough”!

Re-Evaluating Your Goals – 5 Tips for Setting New Intentions – since “Quips and Tips for Achieving Your Goals” is all about achieving goals, I’m focusing on goal setting, goal re-evaluating, and goal achievement.

8 Ways to Save Money on Pet Care Costs – Pet Tips – saving money on pet care will help you enjoy financial abundance, won’t it? That’s a goal, isn’t it?!

7 People Skills That Help You Achieve Your Career Goals – because you don’t get anywhere alone, or if you’re not good with people.

How to Lose Weight as a Couple – 6 Ways to Burn Fat Together! – because I love working out with my husband – especially when we do Pilates.

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Love Relationships

Unfaithful Boyfriends – 7 Signs of Betrayal in Love – so many readers ask how they can tell if their partners are cheating…and there are signs.

How Do I Deal With My Husband’s Toxic Ex-Wife? – a reader asked about her new husband’s angry, bitter ex-wife. Some surprising ways to cope!

11 Differences in the Way Husbands and Wives Handle Money – the more you understand about how your spouse handles money, the stronger your marriage will be (and the more financial abundance you’ll create).

8 Tips for Protecting Your Money for Divorcing Couples – because divorce doesn’t have to make you emotionally, spiritually, socially, or financially poor.

Detaching From Someone You Care About – Overcoming Lost Love – because letting go of someone you love is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do.

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Signs It’s Time to Give Up on Your Goal of Getting Pregnant – because some women become so obsessed with having a baby, it becomes unhealthy and damaging to all their relationships (not just their marriage!).

Chinese Medicine for Infertility – Getting Pregnant With Acupuncture – remember the article I’m writing for alive magazine? This is extra information is helpful and fascinating.

What is Assisted Reproductive Technology? Definitions of 8 Infertility Treatments – because I tried intrauterine insemination without even knowing it was an “ART.” Enlightenment!

How to Increase Physical Intimacy When You Have Infertility Issues – because when you’re trying to get pregnant, you hardly ever feel like having sex.

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

6 Spiritual Ways to Create Financial Abundance – making money (and enjoying the benefits and freedom it brings) isn’t just about working hard and investing wisely. Money beliefs and money personalities play a big role.

5 Ways to Pursue a Rich Inner Life – because the deeper your inner life is, the easier it is to flow with life’s irritations.

5 Spiritual Ways to Gain Freedom From Depression – depending on the cause of the depression, a deeper connection to a Higher Power can help lift spirits and soothe souls.

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New Articles on See Jane Soar

5 Signs of Caregiver Burnout – Barbra Streisand – women are usually the caregivers in the family, and they can burn out without realizing it!

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Life – Ayaan Hirsi Ali – because living your best life will make you happy, fulfilled, and at peace.

Creating a Successful Life Plan for Women – Serena Williams – because living your best life doesn’t just happen! You have to plan it.

6 Smart Stress Solutions to Help You Mellow Out Fast – a guest post from life coach Susan Liddy, about dialing it down a notch.

5 Ways to Protect Your Boundaries Despite Criticism – Marie Osmond – because it’s one thing to set boundaries (easy), and a whole ‘nother thing to actually keep them.

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New Articles on Psychology Suite101

What Does PsyD, PhD, MSW, and MFT Stand for? – because who the heck’s heard of an “MFT”??

How to Treat Insomnia Without Sleeping Pills – without a good night’s sleep, our entire lives can spiral downward. And who the heck wants to take sleeping pills?

Treatments for Depression in Pregnancy – because antidepressants aren’t always a good thing for pregnant ladies.

Money Psychology for Married Couples – combining three of my favorite subjects: money, psychology, and marriage!

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That’s it for February, my friends! If you have any questions, comments, or jokes, I’d love to hear from you below…

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What’s really on my mind, however, is my “Make Money Blogging” course that I’ll soon be teaching through Simon Fraser University, in Vancouver. I’m thrilled at the opportunity to share what I’ve learned over the years…and I love earning money from my blog writing! If you’re in Vancouver in May, I hope to see you at the course. Questions? Ask me below!

Okay, here’s a roundup of my most recent articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Fear of Success for Writers – Signs of Self-Sabotage in the Writing Life – Some writers are afraid of rejection (also known as “failure”), while others are afraid of succeeding. This article describes what fear of success really means for writers

5 Ways to Overcome Fear of Success for Writers – If I write describe a problem, then I need to help solve it, right?

7 Ways for Extroverts to Increase Their Writing Productivity – because I realized that people with extroverted personality traits may struggle with the writing life more than people with introverted personality traits!

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

5 Anti-Aging Foods and Proteins That Reduce Skin Problems – I wrote a great article for MSN Health a couple years ago. This is an excerpt of that article, plus a link to the original.

14 Unique, Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him and Her – because Valentine’s Day is just ‘round the corner, and I don’t know what to get for my sweetheart…

How to Make Conversation for Introverts – Tips for Small Talk – because people with introverted personality traits don’t always find chit chat easy (I know I don’t!).

Top 10 Things to Do in Maui – Best Tips for Traveling in Hawaii – I loved my vacation in Maui, and am already planning my return trip.

10 Reasons to Stay at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas in Hawaii – this is one of the few hotels I’d return to. Perfect in many ways, and not just because it’s on one of the most gorgeous beaches in Maui!

Why Couples Break Up – 10 Types of Relationship Problems – I wrote this for Suite101 about three years ago, and decided to edit and reprint it on Quips and Tips. It’s good stuff!

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Prescription Drug Treatments for Female Infertility – Some medications can help women with specific health problems (polycycstic ovarian syndrome, for instance) get pregnant.

3 Fertility Operations for Women Who Can’t Get Pregnant – Some surgeries can help women get pregnant, if they have scarred or blocked fallopian tubes…or even if they’ve been sterilized!

How Fertility Treatments and Drugs Contribute to Multiple Births – A press release, about how infertility treatments are connected to twins, triplets, and so on. Interesting!

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

6 Tips for Overcoming Distractions When Praying or Meditating  – A joint article with my blog partner, Gini Grey…because if you pray or meditate, you know you get distracted!

6 Spiritual Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day – Because one way to say “I love you” on Valentine’s Day is to deepen your spiritual connection.

Easy Meditation – 3 Quick Meditation Techniques for a Busy Life – Written by guest author Alannah Jantzen, this article describes how to meditate even during the busy seasons of your life. 

Spiritual Meditation Practices – 4 Different Meditation Techniques – Gini describes four different ways to meditate (I didn’t realize this many existed!).

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New Articles on See Jane Soar

Beauty Foods – Fruits and Veggies That Improve Your Appearance – I wrote a great article for MSN Health a couple years ago. This is an excerpt of that article, plus a link to the original.

Is This a Risky Financial Investment? – This guest post from “The Money Couple” offers several ways to determine if you should invest in real estate, education, stocks, etc.

5 Ways to Cope With Mild Depression for Women – JK Rowling – Did you know that successful writer JK Rowling struggled with severe depression? Here are five easy ways to cope with mild depression… 

7 Simple Habits of Healthy Women – Susan B. Anthony – Easy ways for women to be healthier, stronger, and happier!

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

Four Psychological Incentives for Reducing Debt – If you want to pay off your debt and need motivation, this article is for you!

Can Money Buy Happiness? – Of course it can…who are we kidding?

That’s it for January, my friends! If you have any questions, comments, or jokes for me, please share below…

And, I’m sad to report that my literary agent and I aren’t on the same page when it comes to my latest book proposal…which means I’m looking for new representation! I’ve sent out a few query letters to agents before Christmas, and will continue my search in the new year…wish me luck…

Okay, here’s a roundup of my latest articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Making Your Blog Posts Popular – 5 Web Writing Tips – a guest post from fellow Suite 101 writer, Mark Solomon. He markets his online articles in 72 different ways!

How to Write Better – 5 Quick Tips for Clear, Effective Writing – because writing is a lifelong learning process.

Blogging Goals – 7 Types of Goals to Set for Your Blog – different possibilities to focus on for your blog, for the New Year.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Money Psychology – How Your Personality Affects Your Saving and Spending Habits  –how you invest, save, and spend your money is connected to your personality and upbringing – fascinating!

Help for Remarriages – 6 Tips for Coping With Angry Ex-Wives – because a reader asked how to deal with your new husband’s bitter ex-wife. Take her out for coffee, I say.

How to Save More Money – 5 Easy Tips for Creating Wealth – because we’ll be paying off our home mortgage soon, and I’m good with money!

Save Your Marriage Without Going to Couples Counseling – many couples can’t afford or don’t want to try marriage counseling, and there are ways to build a healthier relationship without external help.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

For Adoptive Parents – 10 Tips for a Successful Adoption – because we’re thinking about fostering or adopting kids…and I’m learning a lot about the process!

The Basics of a Sperm Test for Male Infertility – if you’ve been trying for a year and haven’t gotten pregnant yet, you should get a semen analysis done.

10 Ways to Increase Male and Female Fertility – a guest post from the Fertility Centers of Illinois – basic tips, but good reminders.

Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? 20 Possible Causes of Infertility – who know there were so many reasons women can’t get pregnant? Luckily, many are overcome-able.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

How Visualization or Guided Imagery Affects the Natural Healing Process – I’m learning just how powerful our thoughts are, and love writing about the mind-body connection.

Living a Spiritual Life by Understanding Spiritual Energy – written by my blog partner Gini Grey, this article describes spiritual energy in some detail.

Turning Religion Into Spirituality – 6 Tips for Spiritual Growth – because some of us are religious, but not spiritual. This is a joint blog post: me and Gini Grey!

5 Ways to Increase Workplace Spirituality – why leave your spiritual life at the door? Practical tips for feeling peaceful and fulfilled at work.

New Articles on See Jane Soar

5 Ideas for Turning a Hobby Into a Successful Business – for peeps who love their hobbies and want to make money, too. It’s possible! 

Living With Diabetes for Women – Mary Tyler Moore – because I didn’t know that Mary Tyler Moore – “we’re going to make it after all!” – has lived with diabetes for 30 years.

New Articles on Psychology Suite 101

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children – anything that disrupts a child’s routine or threatens him or her can lead to anxiety or panic attacks. PTSD isn’t just for war vets. 

Choosing the Right Antidepressant for Depression – those depression meds aren’t all made the same, my friend, and which ones you take depends on your symptoms and lifestyle.

Managing the Side Effects of Antidepressants – research shows that the best treatment for depression is a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressants…this article describes how to cope with the side effects.

That’s it for now, my friends! If you have any questions, comments, or jokes for me, please share below…

And, I’m happy to report that I sent my book proposal to my agent and my writer’s group! Phew – such a load off – I can’t imagine what it’ll feel like to send a draft of my book to the publisher after months of researching, writing, and editing…

I also had my hubby make a blog button for “The Adventurous Writer”, which I’ll be posting on all my Quips and Tips blogs. Love being married to a true Renaissance Man – he fixes the plumbing and creates works of art. Thank you, Bruce!

Okay, here’s a roundup of my latest articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Signs It’s Time to Hire a Webmaster for Your Blog – because this week, I hired Lou K. to speed up all my Quips and Tips blogs (they were limping along, according to Google’s Speed Analysis Tool).

6 Ways to be a More Productive Writer or Blogger – for writers, bloggers, and poets who wish they had more time in the day…or wish they earned more money from their writing!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

7 Last Minute Christmas Shopping and Money Tips for Couples – a guest post from “the Money Couple”, about making your Christmas shopping list and sticking to your budget goals for the holidays.

Teaching Kids about Money at Christmas – Tips for Parents – another guest post, from Karyn Hodgens of KidSave. Yikes, it looks like I didn’t write anything for “Goals” this week!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

5 Quick Tips for Getting Pregnant – covers the basics of charting your ovulation and staying healthy so you can get pregnant quickly.

The Law of Attraction and Tips on Getting Pregnant – because your thoughts become reality! How to apply the law of attraction to starting your family…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

Tips for Spiritual Health – written by my blog partner Gini Grey, this article describes how to get and stay spiritually grounded.

Beat Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) With Self-Awareness and Practical Treatment – phew, what a mouthful! It’s a joint blog post, with about 20 ways to beat the winter blues.

Tips for Searching the Internet for Spirituality – because new research shows that people who search for spirituality online are increasing (in number, not girth!). This article offers tips on finding the most helpful spiritual advice online.

New Articles on See Jane Soar

How to Find the Strength to Leave a Bad Relationship – Gloria Steinem – because a reader asked how to leave her boyfriend, who is emotionally and physically abusing her. Sad. What a jerk!

5 Habits of a Healthy Marriage – Erma Bombeck – for couples who want to pizzazz up their marital life and strengthen their love relationship…

New Articles on Psychology Suite101 

Inexpensive Christmas Presents for Lovers – because part of saying “I love you” at Christmas is finding the perfect gift for your sweetie.

That’s it for this week, my friends. If you have any questions, comments, or jokes, please share below…

I’ve been slogging my way through working on and enjoying a book proposal for the Quips and Tips series.   It’s tough work, pulling together a book proposal, especially when there’s no guarantee your book will ever hit the shelves. But I’m trying to enjoy the process and not get hung up on the “what if this is all a big fat waste of time?” stumbling block.

If you have any words of advice or encouragement for me, I welcome your comments below! And now, here’s a roundup of my latest articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Interview Skills – 12 Tips for Aspiring and Published Book Authors – a guest post by Lynn Goodwin, author of Journaling for Caregivers. Her experience being interviewed will help aspiring authors.

6 Ways to Promote Your Blog or Books With Your Email Signature – because I was looking for different ways to share who I am and what I do in my email signature line.

Types of Evergreen Articles in Freelance Writing and Blogging – an article I’ve been meaning to write for ages, for writers who haven’t heard of the term “evergreen articles.”

For Freelance Writers – 5 Creative Ways to Find Article Ideas – a guest post from Susan Johnston, of the Urban Muse. Sparked lots of comments!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Tips for Introverts – 6 Ways to Reduce Christmas Stress and Anxiety – because introverted personality traits is one of my favorite things to write about!

6 Physical and Emotional Signs You’re Not Eating Properly – for busy people who forget to eat (I could never understand that…I love to eat and wouldn’t dream of missing a meal).

Rebuilding Marriage Trust – How to Reunite With an Unfaithful Husband – because so many readers for advice on trusting their partner after infidelity. It’s possible to rebuild your marriage after a betrayal, but it’s difficult.

Romance Tips – Easy Ways to Show Your Love – to add a little spice to your marriage or love relationship!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Stress and Infertility – Ways to Reduce Anxiety to Increase Fertility – a guest post from an Acupuncturist who specializes in improving fertility levels. Lots of helpful tips for relaxing and letting go of the little things.

Dairy and Fertility – How Milk, Cheese, Yogurt Affects Getting Pregnant – because I didn’t know that dairy affects fertility! If you’re trying to get pregnant, drink whole milk.

Physical Fitness and Fertility – How Exercise Affects Conceiving a Baby – new research confirms that too much exercise can increase infertility levels (no big surprise, I guess).

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

A Creative Christmas Gift for Family and Friends – Poetry – a unique spin on Christmas gift giving! This article on giving poetry was written by poet, published author, and poet Sage Cohen – she also offers tips on coming up with ideas to write about.

The Power of Praying With Your Husband or Wife – because my husband and I started praying together almost five years ago, and it’s improved our marriage. There is power in prayer. 

Survive Christmas Holiday Stress with a Positive Attitude – written by my blog partner Gini Grey, this article offers tips for de-stressing and thriving over the holidays – not just surviving!

New Articles on See Jane Soar

5 Ways to Help a Friend With Breast Cancer – Suzanne Somers – because a close friend of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Scary, but she’s a survivor!

How to Find a Good Boyfriend Who Will Be a Loving Husband – a reader asked how to find a good man, and I wanted to give her as complete an answer as possible. This is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make…

6 Ways to Retain a Sense of Self When You’re in Love – Susan B. Anthony – because women (and some men) can lose themselves in their love relationships.

10 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money – Women and Co – a guest post by the financial experts at Women & Co – great tips, whether your kids are two or 22! (well, if they’re 22 it might be too late to teach them money skills).

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

How Much Do Family Therapists Make? – because my “How Much Do Psychologists Make” article is so popular, I wanted to give readers more info about the helping profession. 

How to Deal With Depression at Christmas – because so many people are coping with things like breast cancer, infertility, and mood disorders…and I want them to have a Merry Christmas anyway!

That’s it for November, my friends.

Feel free to ask me questions, tell me jokes, or make comments below…

“It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goal,” said Benjamin E. Mays. “The tragedy of life lies in having no goal to reach.”

Set your big and little goals, my friend…or you’ll reach age 95 and wonder what you did with your life and where the time went. Since you’re gonna be 95 anyway, you might as well challenge yourself in different ways!

Okay, here are links to my new articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and more…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

4 Signs You Need to Reevaluate Your Writing or Publication Goals – because I’ve been letting my book publishing goals slide lately…and writing this article motivated me to email a new book idea to my agent!

How to Write Effective Titles for Magazine Articles and Blog Posts – a guest post from a freelance writer; practical tips for writing leads and headlines.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

How to Spend Less at Christmas – Money Tips for Couples – a guest post from “the Money Couple”, about setting and sticking with your budget goals for the holidays.

How to Do Your Christmas Shopping Online – Holiday Gift Tips – a list of ways to make your holiday shopping easier!

Kindle as a Christmas Gift – A How to Guide for New Users – because I wasn’t sure if I wanted a Kindle for Christmas or not…and I still can’t decide!

My Girlfriend is Gaining Weight – What Should I Do? – because a reader asked about his girlfriend, who has gained 30 pounds since they got together.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Infertility Over the Holidays – How to Enjoy Christmas and Thanksgiving – not getting pregnant any time of the year is a drag…but it’s worse at Christmas and Thanksgiving!

6 Good Books About Infertility and Getting Pregnant – a round up of the best books I’ve read about infertility and getting pregnant – including my most recently read, Waiting for Daisy.

New Articles on See Jane Soar

5 Ways to Increase Self Esteem for Overweight Women – Queen Latifah – because you don’t have to be thin to feel great about who you are as a woman!

How to Get Money to Start Your Business – Suze Orman – because an aspiring female entrepreneur asked me for tips on raising startup capital.

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

Coping With Infidelity Over the Holidays – like coping with infertility, the only thing worse than dealing with family problems is dealing with family problems at Christmas and Thanksgiving. These ways to deal with infidelity will help couples cope at Christmas, I hope.

That’s it for this week! Feel free to ask me questions, tell me jokes, or comment below…

Before the links to the latest, here’s one of my favorite quotations:

“If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility.” ~ Longfellow.

This reminds me of giving people the benefit of the doubt: if someone cuts you off in traffic, assume they’re distracted by serious matters (it reduces your stress!). If a store clerk is unfriendly, assume she’s having a bad day – and don’t carry her burden around with you. Leave it at the store with her! 

Okay, enough of that. Here’s a roundup of my new articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and more…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

How to Fail and Bounce Back as a Writer, Blogger, or Freelancer – because I’ve taken some hits lately on both Successful Writers and Couples Coping With Infertility…mean reader comments!

How to Earn More Money by Diversifying Your Online Writing – a guest post from a fellow Suite101 writer, about web writing and earning money.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

7 Christmas Gift Ideas for Elderly Parents or Grandparents – buying holiday presents for a loved one who already has everything isn’t as hard as you think!

Getting Unstuck and Finding Happiness – How to Change Your Life – because a reader asked how she can break free from an unhappy marriage.

Ways to Stop Obsessing About Your Ex-Girlfriend or Ex-Boyfriend – because a reader asked how he can stop thinking about his ex-girlfriend…he can’t get her out of his mind!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Can Multivitamins Help You Get Pregnant? How Vitamins Affect Fertility – I didn’t realize how important vitamins are in regulating your period, getting pregnant, and having healthy babies! Did you know you’re more likely to have twins if you’re taking vitamins?

How to Reduce Stress During Infertility Treatments – IVF Success Tips – because your state of mind and stress level affects whether you’re getting pregnant…

New Articles on See Jane Soar

How to Get Money to Start Your Business – Suze Orman – because a reader who wants to start her own business asked where’s she’s gonna get the money…

How to Handle Negative or Bossy Co-Workers – Sophia Loren – these tips for handling difficult people are easier said than done – but they work!

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

Psychologists Who Include Dogs in Counseling – taking pet therapy to a whole new level!

Depression Help for Stay-at-Home Moms – because staying at home full-time is harder than people think.

Next week’s new articles will include more holiday gift ideas – ‘tis the season!

First, a word about how to read for writers:

“Read! Read! Read! And then read some more. When you find something that thrills you, take it apart paragraph by paragraph, line by line, word by word, to see what made it so wonderful. Then use those tricks the next time you write.”  ~ W.P. Kinsella

I vow to do this the next time I read something I love — and I challenge you to do the same! Okay, here’s a roundup of my new articles on my Quips and Tips blogs, See Jane Soar, and more…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Blog Partnerships – Things to Consider Before Co-Blogging – because I’m starting a new “Quips and Tips” blog with a partner, which is new territory for me (and her!).

Why Write for Suite 101? 10 Benefits of Online Writing – a guest blog post from a fellow writer, about why she’s addicted to writing for Suite 101..

5 Things To Do Before Publishing a Blog Post – a guest post from Susan Johnston of The Urban Muse, which is surprisingly popular.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

What To Do When Your Mother in Law Doesn’t Like or Accept You – because a reader asked what she should do about her boyfriend’s parents, who aren’t thrilled with the relationship.

Are You Taking Care of Elderly or Ill Parents? Tips for Relieving Caregiver Stress – a guest post from author and former caregiver B. Lynn Goodwin, author of You Want Me To Do WHAT? – Journaling for Caregivers.

Before You Sell Your House at a Loss – Conducting a Short Sale – a guest post from Bills.com, about selling your home at a loss. Ouch.

How to Hire a Caregiver – Getting Help for Elderly or Ill Family Members – because I’m writing a series of caregiving articles for EverBetter.ca, and have too much excellent information!

The Best Workout DVDs – 10 Minute Solutions Exercise Videos – because I love, love, love working out to the 10 Minute Solutions DVDs. They work.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

When Your Wife is Depressed Because She Can’t Get Pregnant – for husbands, because so many women are struggling with infertility and the resulting depression.

How to Increase Sperm Count Naturally – Overcome Male Infertility – a guest post from acupuncturist and infertility expert Kristen Burris.

New Articles on See Jane Soar

How to Stop Feeling Guilty Over a Relationship Breakup – because a reader doesn’t want to get back with her boyfriend, and feels guilty about it. 

How to Stop Feeling Depressed About a Relationship Breakup – Rita Rudner – because another reader asked how she can move on with her life!

New Articles on Psychology Suite 101

How Much Do Psychologists Make? – a description of salaries and wages for jobs in psychology…the average income is about $60,000 per year. Not bad!

If you have any thoughts, questions, concerns, or jokes, please share below…

First, some wise words on writing talent:

“I see the notion of talent as quite irrelevant. I see instead perseverance, application, industry, assiduity, will, will, will, desire, desire, desire.” – Gordon Lish.

I don’t know what “assiduity” means, but I get the rest of it. To be a successful writer, you need to work your tushie off!

Okay, here’s a roundup of my new articles on my Quips and Tips blogs…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Ideas for Writers Who Travel, But Who Don’t Write About Traveling – because I love to travel, but never write travel articles for magazines! But, I do write about other things when I travel…

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tips For New Web Writers – a guest blog post from a fellow Suite writer, about online writing.

Editing Help – Tips for Revising Articles, Essays, and Short Stories – based on a book about trying to sell your book idea to agents or publishers (I describe this book below).

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Are Introverts Normal? Information About the Introvert’s Personality – because a reader interviewed me about introverted personality traits, and referred to introverts as “abnormal”!

How to Buy a New House – 8 Tips for First Time Home Buyers – a press release from Bills.com, one of my favorite sources of money info.

Letting Go of Someone You Love When You Don’t Have Closure – because Letting Go of Someone You Love is the most popular topic on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Benefits of Getting Your Period – How Menstruation is Good for You! – I’ve been trying to sell a “power of your period” article for far too long; this blog post is the basis of that article.

Living Without Children in a World of Families – because a reader asked how she can learn how to live as a childless woman in our “mammocentric” society. I offered a few thoughts on not having kids in a world of families.

New Articles on See Jane Soar

The Key to Success for Female Entrepreneurs – Coco Chanel – because I want to help women succeed, and soar, and shine!

When You’re Starting Your Own Business – What Successful Businesswomen Know – I’m slowly beginning to think of my writing career as a business, and thus need to learn and write all I can about being a successful businesswoman.

Money Tips for Women in Their 50s and 60s  – a wonderful overview of how to become financially stable in the middle half of your life, from the financial experts at Women & Co.

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

How to Control Angry Feelings – because a teenage reader talked about his uncontrollable anger, and asked how to stop being so angry.

Solutions for Depressed or Anxious Teens – because I’m shocked at how many teenagers struggle with depression! I don’t know if it’s hormones or what, but they sure are lots of them.

What I’m Reading This Week – Book Recommendation

I’m LOVING Thanks, But This Isn’t for Us: A (Sort of) Compassionate Guide to Why Your Writing is Being Rejected by Jessica Page Morrell. I suspect this will become my favorite resource for writers; it’s full of great writing, plotting, revising, editing, and “how to get published” tips.

Click the book to learn more, and have a great week!

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