Copying the Style of Other Writers
How do you reach the level of success other writers have? Do you just copy what they do? That might work in the logistical sense, such as using great tools they've found or managing a...
Why You Need to Write Your First Book (Even If It’s Bad)
When I was around 16, I got the idea into my head that I could write my first book. After all, I'd been writing tons of short stories. No one was telling me no or...
The Most Expensive Book in the World
What's the most you'd pay for a book? $50? $100? Most books are between $1 to $30, depending on format, genre, etc. But that pales in comparison to the most expensive set of volumes ever...
Should You Do a Cover Reveal?
If you've been on social media at all within the writing community, you know its common for an author to do a cover reveal. Sometimes, the reveal is a low-key announcement post. But others do...
Should You Repost Your Old Content As a Writer?
Over nearly 20 years, I've written thousands (yes, thousands) of pieces. But I rarely repost. Here's why I don't reschedule the bulk of my work. https://youtu.be/-41ypMfNG5w Watch/Subscribe It's true that social media moves so quickly...
What Writers Sacrifice When They Follow Trends
I've noticed something over the years about some of the writers who get a lot of reads: They find a topic they can spin from a lot of angles as small new developments continue to...
The Way We Teach Writing Is Bad
You probably remember it. Your English teacher carefully goes through how to write a formal essay, do an outline, and so on. You spend a ton of time on figuring out how to do citations....
Takingdictation.com Goes Biweekly
Dear readers, Those of you who follow my work know that I have maintained a weekly blog schedule for a long time. I have no shortage of ideas and advice I want to share, so...
Lots of Writing Advice Is Bad, But These Points Are the Worst
#Writing advice? Yeah, some of it stinks, even when it's stuff you've heard a million times. This video lists three of the worst pieces of advice I hear (and why they're awful). https://youtu.be/2rDhQ4QNyLQ Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/2rDhQ4QNyLQ I've...
