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...
Where to Invest Your Money as a Writer
Got tons of money as a writer? Yeah, me neither. 🤣 That's why it's so important to put what you do have where it's going to make a difference for your career. Here's where I'd...
6 Resources to Help Writers Earn Money and Survive
Last week, I connected with a colleague who, like me, works as an editor and writer. In our conversation, they explained how they were financially struggling, to the point where they were facing moving to...
Writers, Let’s Deal With the Pests
As I continue to see more and more of my colleagues struggle to make a living from what they were born to do, I can't keep this image of a venus fly trap out of...
Why Writers Fail
Lots of writers make it. The ones who fail? They often operate under this false mindset. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgC38grNCUg Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgC38grNCUg I know that with self-publishing, it's infinitely easier to publish now than it used to be. But...
