The Value of Taking a Break From Writing
Writers are under more pressure than ever to produce, produce, produce, not only because of the way book sales drop off a few months after an initial release, but also because social media has created...
The Balance Between Serving Yourself and Serving the Reader
As a business writer, I'm buried by articles and social media posts from others that promote the idea of serving the customer. For wordsmiths, the customer is, of course, the reader. If you subscribe to...
The One Thing You Need to Do to Improve Your Writing
I don't know a single writer on the face of the planet who doesn't want to make their content better -- you're likely reading this because you have that desire. But I like to recognize...
6 Reasons to Pants Your Book
In an earlier video, I noted the benefits of #outlining a book. But in full transparency, I'm prone to #pantsing, myself. And I want you to understand that even though outlining can be great, you're...
Why Silent Cartoon Zig and Sharko Offers the Perfect Writing Exercise
From time to time, I like to indulge in bad TV like Mechagodzilla or Xena: Warrior Princess. Those kinds of shows let me zone out for a while, and their absurdity serves as a counterweight...
Does Rejection or Silence From Agents and Publishers Mean You’re a Bad Writer?
If there's one thing that makes a person think they're a bad writer and that their work is a flaming dumpster fire, it's a constant stream of rejections or -- even worse -- plain silence....
What to Do With Your X Account
Big changes have been happening on Elon Musk's social media platform, X. In this video, I explain the slap-in-the-face conundrum he's created for content creators and brands through his new, no-opt-out policy on AI. https://youtu.be/o6msG-0dFRA...
Reading This Way Might Help You Get More Enjoyment and Meaning from Books
Due to both changes in the writing industry and shifts in my personal life, I've been giving intense thought to what my goals and purpose should be as a writer. Why do I want to...
