Ask the Author: Greg Kitzmiller
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Greg Kitzmiller
When my wife and I started talking about retiring to Panama, I was inspired to write my blog by friends and family. After moving to Panama, I began participating in writer workshops with Lynda Allison at Tranquility Retreat. She encouraged me on many levels. First, by reading and commenting on my blog, and later by offering encouragement to write. The final event that sealed my deal to write came from the inspiration of Chuck Holton after reading his book Prowess. The best inspiration and encouragement came from God without whom none of my other encouragement would mean a thing.
Greg Kitzmiller
I am being encouraged to write some fiction. I am a big fan of psychological thrillers and detective type books. I do not know if these are on the horizon, but I am continuing to publish my blog. I am also committing to a once per week newsletter. Please check out my blog at https://2RetireInPanama.com . There is an opportunity there to sign up to receive it and my newsletter on the site.
Greg Kitzmiller
Just do it! It is like anything. If you do not try you will never know how good you are at it. Practice and get a good mentor. You will need to have help in the publishing process. A good proof reader and editor is a must. I also got professional help with my cover. These things can be overwhelming to a first time author.
Greg Kitzmiller
When I get writers block I take a break for a day or two. I find it helps to make notes for myself on my outline when an inspiration comes to me. When I resume writing, my notes keep me grounded in the points I wanted to make. Often writers block is just my not being able to draw out my thoughts that I want to share. The notes spark my thoughts and inspiration to write.
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