Links I Love

(Image from The Graphics Fairy's site)

Today's topic for the Write Tribe's week long blogging challenge is to make a list of favourite links to share. My main challenge for this is that I like so many sites, it's hard to pick only a few. I narrowed it down by deciding on ones that inspire me and help me with my creative projects.

 Contrary to popular belief, I don’t just spring out of bed all happy, confident and positive.  Some days I need lots of coffee and inspiration to get going for the day.

Every day I like to look at posts from inspirational and writing sites. The inspirational sites get me into a positive mindset for the day while the writing sites help inspire me, overcome procrastination and give me ideas.

Of course there is always the danger, I’ll just surf and not get that writing done. There are just too many interesting sites out there. Guess I’ll have to find a site about not procrastinating. I’m sure there is one. I’ll have to Google it....later.

Here are some links to a few newsletters that I subscribe to:

http://www.queenofyourownlife.com/


I just love the morning posters on Queen of Your Own Life’s Facebook Page done by Cindy and Kathy. Each image depicts a vintage photo of a woman and some piece of wisdom to start us off the day in a positive mindset. Their main focus is loving yourself, having gratitude and living a life of joy. Who can’t use more of that, right?

http://thegraphicsfairy.com/


I found out about Karen Watson, the graphics fairy through Queen of Your Own Life. Karen posts the loveliest vintage images for free download. I just love the images as I am a big fan of vintage graphics. I like to use the images on Facebook or to make handmade cards. They brighten up my day and hopefully brighten others' days, too.

http://www.jonathanlockwoodhuie.com/
Jonathan Lockwood Huie’s quotes are always uplifting and thought-provoking. Even if I don’t use them to create a motivational poster, the quotes always give me something to think about.

http://positivewriter.com/
Positive Writer’s Bryan Hutchison writes about the fears and doubts that plague writers and he offers suggestions on how to work through them to get that writing done. I appreciate his honesty and willingness to help other writers. Right now he is offering his book "Writer's Doubt" for free on Amazon in exchange for a review and then there will be a contest later on. Definitely worth checking out.



 I am writing this post about links on the fourth day of the week-long Write Tribe Blogging Festival.
Based on Darren Rowes, Seven Days to Rediscovering Your Blogging Groove. 


Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 14, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    These look like interesting links - I've run across a couple of them before, but not the others. I will have to check them out - thank you for sharing!

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    1. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 6:30 AM

      Thanks for visiting, Laurel, especially while on your trip to Victoria. You're the best.

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  2. Battered HopeOctober 14, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    These look inspiring. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share them with us.

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    1. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 6:24 AM

      Thanks for visiting, Carol. Much appreciated. I must come over and say hi on your blog. Sorry for not visiting recently. Must rectify that.

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  3. NabanitaOctober 14, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    I'm liking this prompt a lot for I am coming across links to various impressive sites and pages...Thanks for sharing this

    Random Thoughts Naba..Link Some Inspiration Today...

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    1. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 6:31 AM

      There are some really good ones, aren't there, Naba? I'm thinking I should compile a big list of links I'd like to check out.

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  4. Swathi ShenoyOctober 14, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    These sites are looking very inspiring. Will check them out :) Thanks for sharing cathy :)

    http://swathishenoy.blogspot.in/2014/10/different-types-of-lecturers.html

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    1. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 6:32 AM

      Thanks for visiting, Swathi. Must check out your links, too.

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  5. AditiOctober 15, 2014 at 12:13 AM

    I love the Queenism quotes you share on FB, will surely visit the site and other too! Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 6:31 AM

      Glad you like the Queenisms, Aditi. I do find them so inspiring to start my day off in the right frame of mind.

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  6. Vidya SuryOctober 15, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    Oh lovely set, Cat! I know about getting lost in my favorite sites and not getting anything else done! You have great taste!

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    1. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 6:32 AM

      It's bad, isn't it, Vidya? Like books, there are too many great sites out there and too little time.

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  7. Michelle LiewOctober 15, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing these favourite sites with us!

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    1. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 2:13 PM

      Thanks for dropping by, Michelle. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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  8. Shilpa GargOctober 15, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    I like Queen of your Life too! Have bookmarked the links you have shared. Thank you Cathy :)

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    1. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 2:14 PM

      QOYOL is the best, isn't it, Shilpa? I always enjoy them. Glad you liked my links.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 15, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    I love these links, Cathy. Thanks for sharing them. I've now discovered Queen of your life and the graphics fairy, thanks to you! :)

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  10. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    Glad you enjoyed them, VB. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  11. Mina MenonOctober 15, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Thank you for sharing this. Quite a few of theam are new to me...a glimpse of them tells me they are indeed inspring

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