Copying the Style of Other Writers
How do you reach the level of success other writers have? Do you just copy what they do? That might work in the logistical sense, such as using great tools they've found or managing a...
Why You Need to Write Your First Book (Even If It’s Bad)
When I was around 16, I got the idea into my head that I could write my first book. After all, I'd been writing tons of short stories. No one was telling me no or...
Should You Do a Cover Reveal?
If you've been on social media at all within the writing community, you know its common for an author to do a cover reveal. Sometimes, the reveal is a low-key announcement post. But others do...
Should You Repost Your Old Content As a Writer?
Over nearly 20 years, I've written thousands (yes, thousands) of pieces. But I rarely repost. Here's why I don't reschedule the bulk of my work. https://youtu.be/-41ypMfNG5w Watch/Subscribe It's true that social media moves so quickly...
Lots of Writing Advice Is Bad, But These Points Are the Worst
#Writing advice? Yeah, some of it stinks, even when it's stuff you've heard a million times. This video lists three of the worst pieces of advice I hear (and why they're awful). https://youtu.be/2rDhQ4QNyLQ Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/2rDhQ4QNyLQ I've...
Why Writers Really Pay to Publish Books
How much does it take to publish a book on your own as a writer? In the past, the answer would have been $0. If you found an agent and got your book in front...
Writing When Others Don’t Support You
Writing is hard. (Like, really hard.) If others don't support you, it's even harder. Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash In this video, I talk about one writer's negative experience, emphasizing that it's more important to believe...
Should You Cross-Post Your Content on Social Media?
I cross-post a lot of content as a writer. (You might have noticed.) But that doesn't mean everything is EXACTLY the same across my accounts. Gerd Altmann from Pixabay In this video, I explain that...
