Inspiration Archives

bell hooks told me to be more selfish next year.

Dec 29, 2021 | Finding Balance, Inspiration, Self-care

Selfish is not a word you want to be called. You’re taught from a young age to share, to be considerate, and to avoid being selfish. For many, just the sound of the word alone stops rational thought and triggers a state of defensiveness. What? Me? I’m not...

6 Proactive Actions You Can Take To Let Your Writing Flow

Sep 6, 2021 | Inspiration, The Writer's Roadmap, Writing

Does your writing flow like water? Like everything else in life, writing comes with highs and lows. Sometimes, your ideas and words run with ease; other times, you’ll wonder how you’ll ever get things moving again. Writers, here’s a gentle reminder that building a...

7 Successful Leaders Inspire You With Stories of Failure and Rejection

Aug 10, 2021 | Failure and Rejection, Inspiration, Publishing

The post has been a labor of love. It’s something I believe in strongly, because it frustrates me to see how many talented, creative people give up after experiencing failure and rejection. They’re a beast to push through, but failure and rejection aren’t simply...

Self-care for writers: Getting published in a tough industry

Aug 3, 2021 | Failure and Rejection, Publishing, Writing

We don’t talk about self-care for writers nearly enough. If you read my newsletter, you know I’m looking for a publisher for one book and an agent for another. This means I want to publish in a market everyone says is one of the most difficult times to publish a...

21+ LGBTQIA+ Books Telling Powerful Stories

Jun 30, 2021 | Community, Inspiration, Reading

Heads up: This post contains affiliate links for the recommended LGBTQIA+ books at no additional cost to you. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. No matter your identity, you deserve to be represented through LGBTQIA+ books and beyond —...

The Complete Guide to Improve Your Writing Life Through Journaling

May 10, 2021 | Strategy, Why We Write

Journaling. The age-old answer to the question, “What’s the best way to start writing?” Journaling is an incredible tool to write about yourself, start a new story, get your ideas on paper, flesh out a character, and find the words you need to explain something that’s...