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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...

After Disclosure: When Writing Brings New Pain

In a previous video post, I acknowledged that not everything writers need to write about is rainbows and unicorns. Writing can be therapy in a real way, and it's a path by which we can...

I’m No Influencer, But I’m Proud of My Followers

I've never planned to be one of those people with millions of followers on social media. A MrBeast I am not. But in this video, I explain why I'm happy with the follower count I...
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Success as a Writer Is Not a Number

In a previous post, I talked about whether being prolific offered any value for writers. Danielle Steele, who has hundreds of books, stands as the primary example of how a lot of content can work...

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....

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...

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...

Why Writers Need to See Their Message as Bigger Than Themselves

I'll admit it. I wouldn't mind penning a bestseller and having people around the country and world know who I am. I wouldn't object to having some bylines in some of the most respected and...

The Only Mistake a Writer Truly Can Make

As I continue to work on multiple personal writing projects that mean a lot to me, I urge all other writers to avoid one mistake: Do not sacrifice truth and the freedom of your voice....