It’s not easy to recover from a writing setback. An email pops up. You open it, and yes, it’s a form rejection. Or maybe it’s a bad review of your newly launched book. Dang it. You thought this was the one that would succeed. How you handle this moment couldContinue Reading
Are you experiencing joy in your writing life? What if the way you feel about your writing life right now—whether it feels like an uphill battle or a deep source of joy—wasn’t just the result of your schedule, your discipline, or your latest Amazon ranking? What if it all cameContinue Reading
Are you struggling with a writing identity crisis? Sit with a group of writers long enough and you’ll start to hear certain phrases over and over again. “I wish I were more disciplined.” “I keep getting in my own way.” “I want to write—I really do—but I just can’t seemContinue Reading
Are you ignoring your mindset type? Imagine this: You walk into your neighborhood gym. Bright lights. Rows of machines. And then he appears—your personal trainer. His name is Chad. “All right,” he says. “Here’s your plan: Wake up at 5:00 a.m., work the treadmill for three miles, no excuses. Don’tContinue Reading
Writing is, by nature, a solitary pursuit. Many of us work hard to carve out time to be alone, prioritizing writing above all else in an effort to find our creative voice. I did that for many years, gradually building a professional life that would support me while also allowingContinue Reading
If you want to finish your draft, writing more in less time isn’t just a dream—it’s a survival strategy. You may think there’s no way you can find an hour in your day to luxuriate in the creation of your story . . . and on many days, you mayContinue Reading
In today’s noisy world, distraction-free writing can feel almost impossible. Have you ever sat down, fully intending to write, only to find yourself—two hours later—deep into a rabbit hole of educational videos, insightful blog posts, brilliant podcasts, and brainstorming sessions? It happens to me more often than I’d like toContinue Reading
As a writer, you probably want to do everything you can to market your book. So you post about it, run a few ads, and announce when it launches. But after that? Well, it can get confusing. You want to continue marketing, but you may also worry about turning yourContinue Reading
It’s time to spring clean your writing nook! Spring is here, and while many of us will be focused on scrubbing floors and organizing closets, as writers, we also have another version of spring cleaning to tackle. You’ve probably heard that a cluttered writing space—either physical or digital—can stifle creativityContinue Reading
What does it take to get good at writing? I’ve always been surprised by how much practice every skill requires to reach a high level. No matter what I’ve set out to do—whether it was music, writing, speaking, or anything, really—the amount of work it took to improve was alwaysContinue Reading
Have you gone through periods where writing feels exhausting? Maybe you wrote a deeply personal essay, tackled a brutal scene, or spent an hour second-guessing every word you typed. You were proud of what you accomplished, but walked away feeling wiped out. Writing is more than just putting words onContinue Reading
Writers self-sabotage at times…do you? You sit down at your desk, fingers hovering over the keyboard. You intended to write, but something is stopping you. Maybe it’s the nagging feeling that your story isn’t good enough. Or you feel the urge to check social media “just for a minute.” Self-sabotageContinue Reading