by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Jun 9, 2022 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, fiction writing, Writing Inspiration
Everyone who knows me knows that I like speed. No, not the drug, but the rate at which I drive. I’ve always loved the rush of driving fast and obviously missed my calling as a racecar driver. I also like completing tasks at record speed, which often involve driving...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | May 11, 2022 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Comfort Zone, fiction writing, Positive Perspective, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
At its root, perfectionism isn’t really about a deep love of being meticulous. It’s about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of failure. Fear of success. ~ Michael Law How true and eye-opening that quote is. I am a meticulous...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Apr 12, 2022 | Gratitude, Positive Perspective
With a pure heart, I intentionally kicked off 2022 by promising to write a daily gratitude list. I never want to take any of my blessings for granted. Living in the best country in the world, I believe it is vital to recognize the freedom and good fortune we Americans...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Mar 8, 2022 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Disciplined Decisions, Meditation for the Mind, Positive Perspective
Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. ~ Benjamin Franklin Growing up I often heard my parents and other adults say things like “Youth is wasted on the young,” and “Life goes by so fast.” While those words were not always...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Feb 7, 2022 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Book Writing Research Process, Disciplined Decisions, fiction writing, Positive Perspective, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first ~ William Shakespeare When I read this quote this morning in one of my daily meditation books, I thought it to be quite appropriate as it applied perfectly to the slow, but steady strides I take in writing. I...
