Archive for June 2023
5 Powerhouse Writing Tools No Author Should Be Without
Writing is EXACTLY the same as any other profession in that a few great tools can make a world of difference in the results you get. I’m compiling a list of some of my favorite writing tools to get you started. 1. Grammarly OK, you probably saw this one coming right out of the gate.…
Read More6 Benefits of Having Multiple Writing Projects
With a Type A personality, I have to admit there’s something beautiful in being laser-focused on just one thing for a while. You can get into a state of flow that enables you to produce a draft more quickly. But I’m also a realist. I’ve learned that, in most cases, it’s better to have multiple…
Read More5 Things You Should Be Doing to Build a Writer Platform
A “platform” as a writer refers to the channels you use to engage with your audience. The more channels you use and the more people you engage with regularly, the bigger your platform is. So as a writer, you want to create a platform that is as large as possible so you have a great…
Read MoreYes, Opinion Writing Is Real Writing with Real Value. Here’s Why
Let me start by saying I don’t lose the irony that this entire post is opinion writing. With that out of the way (phew!), I’ve been trying to spend more time interacting with writing groups on social media. Not too long ago, someone happened to make the comment that opinion or editorial writing had no…
Read MoreShould You Write in Multiple Genres?
A while back, I had the opportunity to attend the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference (virtually, thanks to COVID-19). In one of the panels, another writer asked a relatively innocent question: Is it okay to write in multiple genres as an author? When sticking to one genre makes sense The host of the panel had a…
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