The Biggest Mistake I’ve Ever Made in Writing
I've been writing now for more than two decades. Mistakes? I've made 'em plenty. But out of everything, there's nothing I regret more than not personally networking to a greater degree. Watch/Subscribe Why I went...
The Best “Extra” Thing to Study as a Writer
If you get to know me a little, you quickly learn that most of my free time (if I have five minutes) is spent within psychology. This is both informal (e.g., YouTube videos from licensed...
About Your Reader Count…
Writers, we need to talk about your reader count. We all want to measure that. It's a lot like social media, where lots of followers implies you're resonating with people. But it's also a perception...
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...
