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,...
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...
Discover your story., Journaling, Tell your story., Writing tips and tools.
Journaling is an amazing tool that can be your therapist through hard times, your best friend to celebrate the good ones, and your life coach when you’re stuck in the middle. But all too often I see people make some simple mistakes when they take up journaling....
Tell your story., Writing tips and tools.
At the heart of every great wedding toast is a great story. Find that story, and you’ve got your toast. Before you start planning what you’re going to say, let’s get clear on what not to say. Common wedding toast mistakes to avoid: Crude humor,...
Tell your story., The business side of a writing career., Time Management, Writing motivation., Writing tips and tools.
There’s this rumor going around that artists have to starve. I’m not sure who started it, but I bet it was some man in a suit. I bet that guy also read the newspaper at the supermarket just to save the buck it would cost to take it home. You know the type I’m talking...
Discover your story., Enhancing your life story., Journaling, My story., Writing tips and tools.
Puberty hit me earlier than most of my friends, and with my new boobs came this new wave of emotions, making me feel out of control and helpless. It took almost a decade for me to realize that I wasn’t just some angsty teen lashing out for attention, I was a...
Discover your story., Journaling, Tell your story., The stories you tell yourself., Workshop, Writing motivation., Writing tips and tools.
Journaling will transform your life, helping you manage depression and anxiety, find personal and professional clarity, and make your dreams a reality. Your journal is your best friend, therapist, and life coach all in one, a place for you to turn when life’s...
