Using Writing Prompts? Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Them
Let’s make sure you get the most out of your writing prompts today, everybody. https://youtu.be/zwM-ivH5M-M Are writing prompts scenes without plays? TBH, I don’t use writing prompts that much. Part of the reason for that...
Writers Need an Initial Nest Egg. Here’s Why
Even if you traditionally publish, writing takes some initial capital. In this video, I acknowledge that hurdle and encourage writers to prepare by putting together a nest egg. https://youtu.be/buMILdivUOs How much should a writer put...
28 of the Most Inspirational Quotes About Writing
Sometimes, when I sit alone at my desk writing, I get despondent. What is it all for, all this sitting and typing and churning out words? Who in the world possibly could understand? In fact,...
The Last Choices Left to Survive as a Writer
Today, as I did my usual LinkedIn perusal, I read about the bloody week the news industry has had. Major outlets like Business Insider, The Los Angeles Times, and Forbes are all cutting staff or...
4 Ways to Create Your Book Cover
Need a book cover? There are four basic options to create one, and I cover them all in this quick video. https://youtu.be/NQaAGzQQ2o4 Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/NQaAGzQQ2o4 My preferred option is... In complete honesty, I have no idea which...
Want to Self-Publish a Book? Here’s What You’ll Need
You need more than a finished manuscript to self-publish a book. In this video, you'll learn the other basic resources you need to prepare before you launch. Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/3aTVpzZeSeE re: ISBNs -- It's MUCH...
How Censorship and Invalidation Psychologically Damage Writers
Writers always have faced some degree of criticism and difficulty getting their work out into the world. We've never had the easiest time when it comes to having our craft respected. Now, though, censorship and...
8 Influential Books That Changed My Life
Write for the right reasons. There are other professions where it's way easier to make money, so focus on making a difference with influential books or other content. Because I didn't have a lot of...
