Opinions

Why Writers and Other Creatives Need to Be Careful When Told to “Add Value”

When you hear "add value," you probably know it's meant to encourage the idea of good, attractive service. But for writers and other creatives, the whole idea might need some danger flares. This video gives...

Why You Need a Writer AND an Editor

Editing. Writing. Same thing, right? Nooooooo! If you're considering having someone help you put together a book, you will need to hire BOTH a writer AND an editor. As this video explains, the skills they...
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Want to Connect Through Your Writing? Offer Some Opinion

Do you want people to care what you think? Does it matter that people ask what your opinion is before they act? Do you go on social media with at least one of your goals...

How NOT Writing Can Cure Writer’s Block

I've had writer's block so many times. For a long time, I let my fear of not producing and reaching goals drive. I tried to force words to the page, even when my mind was...

Should You Pay for Classes as a Writer?

Have I paid for writing classes, webinars, etc.? Sure. But in this video, I explain why beginning writers -- who typically have zero money anyway -- might benefit from waiting until later to fork out cash. Watch/Subscribe...

The AI Debate: Quantity Isn’t the Only Way for Creatives to Find Success

Yes, AI can help creatives crank out more work, faster. But you can find success by putting out fewer high-quality works, too. Exceptionality might be a harder path, but it's still a valid one. That's...

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...

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....