Blogging Schedule Update - Heather Strang, Writer

Due to an increasingly busy writing and life schedule, my blog posts here will now be featured every other Monday.

In the meantime, I've got lots of exciting things happening:
-Travel piece in Oregonian
-Blogging on Retail Design Diva
-Finishing my degree through PSU
-Turning 30 soon - so redesigning/updating my website/photos and more!
-Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free & Low Sugar Blog
-Improv and dance classes
-Meditation & other yummy pursuits!

Whew! Luckily, I'm having a lot of fun and have amazing editors and friends to support me along the way.

What's happening in your world? Leave a comment here to keep me informed. In the meantime, I'll see you February 11th. If you want to chat before then, send me an email or visit my other blogs.

Happy Writing & Much Love to you!
Heather :)

P.S. - The picture above is how I deal with any stress that may appear in the midst of everything else - LAUGHTER.

Create Your Perfect Year - Listen Here!

Have you powerfully set up 2008 for your writing business? I'm not talking about resolutions, I'm talking about creating intentions that put you on track to achieve the most personal satisfaction (not to mention make the most money!) that you can in 2008.

Since I started my business full-time in 2006, I've leaned on Brooke Emery as my go-to gal for making it happen. Today, I'm happy to report that my business is thriving beyond my wildest expectations, with amazing long-term writing contracts AND two book proposals sitting on the desks (and being read, I hope!) by major U.S. publishers. The inspiration/motivation and accountability that I received through Brooke's teleclasses and coaching played a HUGE role in my success.

If you missed her Create Your Perfect Year teleseminar last week with The Femme Network - have no fear - I've got the recording right here. Enjoy!

Have you worked with an incredible coach or discovered the perfect way to set up your coming year? If so, do tell!

Happy writing!
Heather :)

Use Fairy Cards for Daily Inspiration

So, tomorrow is Monday morning. The first full work week in quite some time for many of us. Anyone besides me less than thrilled with this prospect? I know, I know - you didn't think about it until I mentioned it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

BUT, I do have a solution.

A great way to kick your Monday (or any day for that matter) into high gear is to purchase a deck of Doreen Virtue's healing cards. I have her Fairies deck - recommended to me by a good friend. The cards are beautifully illustrated and can be used to give yourself and others readings (think Tarot, but prettier and cooler). Or you can pull a card every morning to receive guidance in a particular area of your life, complete with an uplifting affirmation to clear any negative energy.

While it may sound a bit "out-there" for some of you - it's 1) a lot of fun and 2) eerily insightful. I cannot tell you how many times I've pulled a card, only later in the day to discover exactly why I pulled that particular card. Lots of great insight and it really gets you excited for the day ahead. So, get a deck and start your day off with a shot of insight and inspiration!

I've also had a reading done by a friend using the Ascended Masters cards, and they are also beautifully illustrated and fabulous.

If you already use Doreen Virtue's cards - let me know which decks you love. If you end up trying them out - let me know your discoveries.

It's an inspiring addition to my day - which is perfect for the writing life!

Happy Writing!
Heather :)