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Small Newsletter Compared to Others? Don’t Worry
Last week, I happened to see that a past colleague of mine has been wildly successful building up their newsletter on LinkedIn. They now have over 60,000 subscribers. (For context, I started my LinkedIn newsletter...

Writing Takes a Ton of Time. Be Realistic About It
In this video, I share my thoughts about why writing is hard. It's not so much about the craft, but rather about being realistic about the time necessary to make both the writing and other...

This Hidden Skill Can Improve the Odds of Getting Published
Recently, I was talking with a friend about how she was trying to update her resume. I suggested a method for her to try that would enable her to create a resume for any position....

6 Ways to Guarantee No One Remembers You As a Writer
The way I see it, you technically can ignore these points to focus solely on money. (Admittedly, you do need some of that). OR, you can take a little risk, define your voice and platform,...

Is There a “Correct” Method for Writing?
Do you pants? Outline? Write in the morning? Evening? Spin around three times religiously before sitting down at your keyboard or grabbing a pen? If you were to believe everything you see on social media...

4 Easy Ways to Write a Better Plot
Story lacking that certain I-don't-know-what? This video gives a few quick tips to write a better plot. https://youtu.be/KWR61YB2iDg Panster? Plotter? The tips can work for both When I created this, I tried to keep in...

Story Updates: Yay or Nay?
What do you all think about story "updates?" Are we trying to fix what's not broken? Or do we sometimes need updates to make the stories resonate? What story do you say "hands off" to...

Is Writing Just a Gateway for Real Work?
Is writing just a gateway for "real" work? It would seem so, if you listen to industry experts now. I am NOT a fan of the idea that writers have to wear 8,000 hats to...

Can You Make a Living as a Writer?
Earlier today, I came across an article in Forbes by MeiMei Fox that highlighted opinions on writing from four professionals in the industry. The question at hand: Can you make a living as a writer?...
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