Lisa Norman

The world is a chorus of pings and alerts, and, for a creative, that noise is more than a distraction—it’s erosion. We spend our days building rich, emotional, sensory worlds for our characters, but we often leave our own souls in a sterile, gray "To-Do" ... See more

How writers end up in Spam Mode (and how to rescue them) by Lisa Norman This is part 2 of my posts on author spam. Read part 1 here. Opening: Observed in the Wild A client once emailed me in a panic. She’d finally done it. After weeks of working up the ne... See more

January is a month filled with good intentions, long lists, and the pressure to start strong. We often greet the New Year with a mix of excitement and overwhelm, already trying to juggle new goals, new projects, and the feeling that this year needs to be ... See more

by Lisa Norman Welcome to the holiday season, when thankfulness and belief mingle with the season’s magic, whether you’re in the cold, snowy, magical northern hemisphere or the warm southern sun. Like the little girl in Miracle on 34th Street, we may allo... See more