Writing, Play, and Finding Genius
It's a nice vision -- the writer, sitting confidently in front of their laptop or notebook in some hole-in-the-wall coffee shop or home office, sips a sippy-sip beverage and, eyes closed, listens to their muse....
Why You Should Consider Writing Your Book Blurb Early
Your book blurb — the material you typically use on your back cover or as part of your Amazon product description — plays a HUGE role in whether people actually buy your book. It summarizes...
Books Are More Than Loss Leads
Do you see it, too? More and more experts, all recommending writing books as loss leads. The basic idea comes from the reality that most books don't make a ton of money. Many authors only...
Lack of Immediate Recognition Doesn’t Mean No Value
Over the past year (and especially over the past several months), I've been seriously questioning how to move forward with my writing career: Do I stick with social media, or focus on books? Posting online...
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...
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...
