Slow to Keep Up on Your Blog?

I've heard from friends that they are slow to keep up their blog, because they are uncomfortable writing.

I've got one answer. Just write the way you speak. You can't be more authentic than that. Your readers will get to know you better, because you are being your true self. You will enjoy it more, because you aren't feeling the stress of not being yourself. And you know what, I bet it's more interesting.

If you'd like more encouragement and a few more hints, click to read "7 Tips for an Authentic and Productie Writing Process".

ps don't you love this snail photo? I sure do-

Handmade Chic & Interview Chatter

I was so delighted to be featured on Handmade Chic's blog. It's a fun feature with bead photos and an interview.

It's written by Rachel of Inferno Glass Beads, also a lampwork artist and jewelry designer.

When asked to provide information for an interview, it's always good to think about the audience who reads it. Will the information be too technical or broad enough? Are they fellow glassies who read it, or folks who are perhaps just like to look.

I think a good mix of art/craft information, with a generous smattering of personal detail, is about right. I don't think the reader wants to know too much about me, but perhaps a bit that helps them relate to who I am and why I create my style of art. Sometimes I get a little silly like in this interview, where I reveal something that I have been trying to learn for many, many years, but still have not mastered.

Hope you enjoy it. Please comment, so Rachel knows you stopped by. And I hope your next interview is fun to write and just the perfect mix of information. See you tomorrow!