Jan 29, 2022 | Strategy, The Business of Writing
Do you have a pitching strategy when you send your stories to editors asking them to publish your writing? If not, you’re doing yourself a disservice. A pitching strategy keeps you connected to your goals and objectives. It allows you to focus your resources and not...
May 25, 2021 | Productivity, Strategy, The Business of Writing
When it comes to getting your work out there, the formula is pretty simple: If you don’t write If you don’t finish If you don’t submit If you don’t ask If you don’t promote ???? If you don’t do the work… you won’t get published or paid for your writing. Does this...
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...
Dec 6, 2020 | Finding Balance, Productivity, Strategy
If I asked you to list your accomplishments, what would you say? Would you say you think you’ve accomplished enough? Or when I ask the question would you do as the majority of people do? Will you tell me what you’ve accomplished by telling me what...
Jan 24, 2020 | Strategy, The Business of Writing, The Writer's Roadmap
There’s incredible power in knowing how to say something in one sentence. Like knowing what your story is about. Or being able to explain your objective.. Or telling a partner why you’re upset. Or explaining your motives. Or saying no. It’s a complete sentence, too.|...
Jan 17, 2020 | Community, Storytelling, Strategy
When people ask me if you need a formal writing education in order to be a writer, I say no. Absolutely not. You can educate yourself by writing, reading, and taking classes. I’m always taking classes. In fact, each year, I spend more on education than any other part...