I’m No Influencer, But I’m Proud of My Followers
I've never planned to be one of those people with millions of followers on social media. A MrBeast I am not. But in this video, I explain why I'm happy with the follower count I...
Success as a Writer Is Not a Number
In a previous post, I talked about whether being prolific offered any value for writers. Danielle Steele, who has hundreds of books, stands as the primary example of how a lot of content can work...
Why Brands Are Reevaluating Influencers
Writers and other creatives can benefit significantly from brand partnerships. But brands have tended to work only with social media influencers with big follower counts. It's a catch-22, because you can't grow without the brands...
How to Build a Content Calendar With Feedly, Trello, and Zapier
In a previous post, I recommended that writers integrate apps to improve their overall workflow. Setting this up is a highly individual process. What one writer finds to be *chef's kiss* might make another writer...
The Value of Software Integration for Writers
Making a living as a writer has become a juggling act where keeping track of multiple projects is the norm. If you can do that manually, such as with a good, old-fashioned notebook or hard-copy...
Does Being Prolific Decrease Your Value as a Writer?
Weni Widyastuti from Getty Images I've written in a lot of different genres. On the fiction, side, that includes horror, humor, romance, and mystery. On the non-fiction side, I've written essays, website content, and even product descriptions....
What Is Reverse Outlining?
Pacing, plot consistency, and emotional impact are critical to make your book successful. If yours is a little off, try reverse outlining. This video shares the basic steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ovdz1PY9E Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ovdz1PY9E Think of this as finding...
Using Writing to Make Sense of the World and Life
Writing always has been my haven for self-expression. It's been that way for as long as I can remember. Even as a kid, I walked around with a mini notebook on a string around my...
