Following a Dream

Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Dreams are everywhere. They float around us. They motivate some. They terrify others. Living the creative life AND getting to… Read more Following a Dream

Damn poetry

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

I love making fun of poetry. Everyone I knew growing up seemed to try their hand at the serious stuff… Read more Damn poetry

Agents are people too

Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

I recently met with an agent at a writing conference a couple of weeks ago. This statement in itself makes… Read more Agents are people too

Pulling the Plug

Posted on March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

It’s as important to know when to walk away in publishing as it is in bad relationships. I’ve been writing… Read more Pulling the Plug

The Ingredients for Success

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

No this isn’t chainmail or some half-assed quick fix. Here’s the real truth of meeting your goals. You need: Talent: Without… Read more The Ingredients for Success

HUGE mistake

Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

No matter how far you get, hurdles will always exist. Sometimes they come in the form of people, events, or… Read more HUGE mistake

It’s Electric

Posted on January 4, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

How you write, how you work with others, how you see yourself and your stories means everything. I’ve met too… Read more It’s Electric

Happy Turkey Eve

Posted on November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

I hope everyone enjoys Thanksgiving in the US tomorrow, and that it’s a good day for everyone everywhere. Sometimes people… Read more Happy Turkey Eve