Dec 29, 2021 | Finding Balance, Inspiration, Self-care
Selfish is not a word you want to be called. You’re taught from a young age to share, to be considerate, and to avoid being selfish. For many, just the sound of the word alone stops rational thought and triggers a state of defensiveness. What? Me? I’m not...
Aug 10, 2021 | Failure and Rejection, Inspiration, Publishing
The post has been a labor of love. It’s something I believe in strongly, because it frustrates me to see how many talented, creative people give up after experiencing failure and rejection. They’re a beast to push through, but failure and rejection aren’t simply...
Dec 6, 2019 | Strategy, The Business of Writing
“What the hell is pre-marketing?” you may be asking right now. And why do I need to do it? If you’re like most writers I know, you probably despise the marketing part of writing. You cringe at the thought of asking people to buy or give you a blurb for your book. And...
Nov 29, 2019 | Inspiration, Why We Write, Writing
What if I told you your point of view matters more than the power structures that guide your life. The rules you follow — the ones that tell you when to wake up, how many hours a week you should work, how much money you can ask for your work — don’t...
Nov 1, 2019 | Productivity, Writing Prompts
What does it mean to be a real writer? Many people think a real writer needs to have a specific education. Or you need to know the right people. Or have written a book. Or have published in The New Yorker or some equally important publication. Here’s the truth....