Artist Motivation, Writing motivation.
Who gets to call themselves a writer? I went to my local credit union the other day to open a new account. The clerk asked me what my profession was I said, “writer, I think.” “You think?” she asked, fingers hovering over the keyboard. My brain...
Artist Motivation, Courses, Time Management, Writer Resources
There are few things in the world as amazing as holding your full manuscript in your hands. Before I get to my story, I want to let you know that I’m offering 20% off my Write Your Friggin’ Book Already™ program! Use code HOLDITINYOURHANDS by May 22 to get...
Artist Motivation, My writing., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Writing motivation., Writing tips and tools.
When we were kids, my cousins used to write and perform these elaborate theater productions in their back yard. Every kid in the neighborhood would be given some kind of role, from star to ticket taker to prop manager. A planter was their stage, a sheet their curtain,...
Tell your story., Writer Resources
Real talk: I don’t have it in me this week to talk about myself. I know, I know, shocking, right? Usually I’m all about talking about myself. But I’m just too darn tired right now. Cancer and novel writing and work and life will do that to you. Since...
My story., Talks and Speeches, The business side of a writing career., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Writing motivation.
Last week I talked with you about the importance of unrealistic dreaming. This week, I want to show you how I made my unrealistic dream a reality, how I turned a love for a topic that everyone said I should avoided into a successful (and fun!) career. On December 22,...
Tell your story., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Writing motivation., Writing to Heal
What goals have you given up because the people currently achieving them don’t look like you? When I was a kid, I dreamt of winning an Oscar. I was constantly writing screenplays in my head, acting out scenes in my bathroom mirror, and planning shots in my...
Giveaways and Scholarships, Tell your story., Workshop, Writing tips and tools.
Good news: this post asks you to buy nothing! If your life is anything like mine, it is inundated with companies and people asking for your money right now. So I want to give you something instead! I want to give you over $2000 in coaching and courses from top...
Courses, Tell your story., The business side of a writing career., Writing tips and tools.
Are you tired of busting your hump for a thankless desk job? Do you long for alarm-free mornings with afternoons spent in a cafe, writing at your leisure? Do you dream of financial and creative success but are overwhelmed with how to get there? For years,...
The business side of a writing career., Writing tips and tools.
The hardest part of getting started with a writing career is knowing where to submit your ideas. With this list, you no longer have that problem! Not sure how to pitch a magazine your idea? Here are some good rules of thumb to follow when you’re pitching: Know...
The business side of a writing career., Travel, Writing tips and tools.
When I tell people I need to travel, they look at me like I told them I need to eat diamonds for breakfast. Sadly, traveling has this reputation for being luxurious, out of reach even. Something you do when you’re young and stupid or old and retired. Yet I bet...
