Writing Archives

What to ask yourself before hiring a writing mentor

Nov 5, 2018 | Community, Mentorship

You know you want to write, but you’re stuck and frustrated. A writing mentor might be the answer to getting unstuck, but only if you set clear expectations before you begin. I’ve worked with writers for almost two decades. I’ve also had plenty of mentors of my own,...

10 things every new writer experiences

Oct 23, 2018 | Inspiration, Productivity, Writing

There are many things every new writer experiences. Fear. Wondering if what you’re writing is good enough. The first time you sit down to write can be exhilarating, but it’s likely that at some point, you’re going to get stuck. When you do,...

6 books you need to destroy writer’s block

Oct 3, 2018 | Writing

What if I told you it’s possible to destroy writer’s block forever? A big claim, but I know this to be true, because I’ve seen from my own experience. Writer’s block doesn’t exist. Yes, you can get stuck. Sure, plenty of your writing...

Ten reasons why you need to run your writing like a business

Aug 20, 2018 | Productivity, The Business of Writing, Writing

“Why do I need to run my writing like a business?” you may be asking yourself. Isn’t writing about the stories we tell and the message we want to put into the world? Yes, it is. Simply said, when you run your writing like a business, you create more space to share...

4 writing prompts to overcome the perfection habit

Jun 18, 2018 | Writing, Writing Prompts

Perfection doesn’t exist. I know you know this, but somehow you keep trying to find it. You do it when you go back to edit before finishing your first draft. You do it when you stop your freewriting to cross things out. And that fear you feel before sitting down the...

It’s time to get comfortable with being incompetent

May 21, 2018 | Writing

If you want to learn something new, it’s going to be uncomfortable. It’s time to get comfortable with being incompetent. People who can sit down without hesitation and dive into writing without the slightest nagging doubt. I’m not like this. I don’t think...