Don’t Write Alone
Writing is a lonely act. We toil away with nothing between us and the words on the page. That loneliness often leads writers to seek out communities and writing groups, which can be great or terrible, depending on the group. Writing Groups What often happens is that...Who I Help
There’s a lot of noise on the internet these days. People promising outstanding results with little to no effort, or a method for powering up productivity that borders on crazy anime levels. I’m not like that. My promises are more reasonable. I’ll...
Mechanical Voices Get Rejected by the Brain
“Recalculating.” “Your 20-minute timer starting now.” “Speed camera ahead.” “To repeat these options, press 9.” “We are experiencing higher than normal call volumes.” Can you hear it? Those mechanical voices...
When Writing Feels Heavy: How to Tell If You’re Writing the Wrong Thing
You’re staring at your screen. No matter what you try, it remains blank. Then a weight descends on your shoulders, your eyes flutter, and all you want to do is climb back into bed. This is the fatigue of procrastination, and it often shows up at the first sign of a...
But I’m Not a Writer
Writers are those who write. It’s that simple. There’s no other definition of a writer required. You don’t need published credits or awards to claim that title. You don’t need outside validation. All you have to do is write. Consistently. Actively. Not talk about it....
Why No Deadline Might Be the Reason You’re Still Stuck
Let me tell you a secret most writers won’t admit out loud: The more time I have to write something, the harder it becomes to finish. It doesn’t make sense, does it? Shouldn’t more time = better writing? But for me (and nearly every creative writer I’ve coached),...
The Fantasy of a Perfect Setup to Write
Do you ever see a writer in a film or television show and think “If only I had that setup, I could write a bestseller”? It’s so easy to get caught up in the idea there’s a perfect place, desk, pen, situation that would change everything for our writing. But it’s a...
How to Succeed in Your Writing and Freelance Business in 2022 (Part IV of IV)
The final blog in this series focuses on how to achieve your goals as a freelance writer of self-directed work (articles, blogs and such) and as a novelist.
How to Succeed in Your Writing and Freelance Business in 2022 (Part III of IV)
Explore strategies and tactics for finding client-based work in this third installment in the series on finding new work in 2022. We’ll finish up the series next week with a blog focusing on strategies and tactics for freelance writers (articles, blogs, etc) and those writing novels or nonfiction books.
Taking on clients is a great way to boost your business. Not only does it open up your potential sources of income, but clients offer a variety of benefits to any freelance business.
How to Succeed in Your Writing and Freelance Business in 2022 (Part II of IV)
What are you goals in 2022? What do you need to do to reach them? This series looks at the questions you need to ask and answer to achieve your vision. It looks at questions like, how many words do you want to write? How many clients do you need? How many assignments? How much will you need to charge to make it?
How to Succeed in Your Writing and Freelance Business in 2022 (Part I of IV)
Success looks different these days. Our world has changed these past couple of years and freelancing has become more common and more competitive. Standing out as a freelance writer or author has become a bit harder. How will you succeed?
This series looks at setting yourself up for success in the new year. January is the perfect time to set a course for the months ahead. It’s typically a slow period for freelancing and the weather invites introspection and planning.