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February 23, 2026 James Cormier

So, so close...

Specific Book-Related Drafting Editing Writing Discipline Writing Process

I spent another full week writing last week and promised myself I would finish my manuscript. I've set and reset target dates, time and time again, and can't seem to get it done. Well this week I can officially say that…

September 23, 2025 James Cormier

Launching My GiveSendGo Campaign - The Next Stage Begins!

Specific Book-Related Crowdfunding Editing Fundraising GiveSendGo Campaign Marketing Self-Publishing Website Building Writing Process

When I first sat down to write the opening words of Lighthouse in the Desert, I had no idea how much of myself would end up on the page. Writing a memoir is unlike writing anything else—it’s not just putting words toget…

June 22, 2025 James Cormier

Coming down the home stretch, I think?

Specific Book-Related Memoir Memoir Insights Writer's Block Writing Discipline Writing Process

I have stalled. I haven't written in 8+ weeks. It's true, the end of the book is the hardest part to write. I have so much going through my mind, so many distractions. I find myself exhausted, too tired to write and jus…