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? 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...
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?...
In this article, author Shelly Sanders talks about the takeaways gleaned through her publishing journey. I'll start by offering a heartfelt Kudos to Sanders. We all know it's not easy, and she put in the...
It's OK if your first draft sucks. But in this video, I stress the importance of striving for the best you can do in the moment every time you sit down to write. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMbPOsIkBJg Why...
Two weeks ago, I succeeded in doing something I'd never done as a writer: I bricked my laptop. The technology angel choir sang a lament of death. The cloud, however, saved me. The laptop I...
I have so many piles of crappy drafts, lol. What's your count? May this be encouragement that whether your work is "good" or "bad" depends a lot on perspective. Different people, different perspectives The point...
Above my desk, I have a poster of a unicorn. But it's not just any unicorn. It's a unicorn on a therapist's couch. The therapist, seated in a chair to the side, gives one line...
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...
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...
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